GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER

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Try substituting green beans with haricots verts or wax beans in this recipe, depending on what's available at the market.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pint green beans, stem ends trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a medium (3-quart) saucepan three-quarters full of cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add salt and beans. Cook until water returns to a boil and beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
  • Immediately return beans to saucepan. Add butter and zest. Toss; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve warm.

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