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Green Beans with Lemon and Oil

4.3

(24)

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 side-dish servings

Ingredients

1 lb thin green beans such as haricots verts, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook beans in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.

    Step 2

    Toss beans with oil, salt, and pepper to taste, then toss with lemon juice and half of zest. Serve beans sprinkled with remaining zest.

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