LEMONY GREEN BEANS AND PEAS

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Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Lemon     Green Bean     Legume     Pea     Healthy     Potluck     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound (8 ounces) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) frozen peas
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add green beans to a 3- to 4-quart pot of very well salted boiling water, and cook, uncovered, until barely tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and cook, uncovered, until beans and peas are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put butter and zest in a large bowl.
  • Drain vegetables in a sieve and add to bowl. Toss until well coated with butter and zest.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

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