SIMPLE ZESTY GREEN BEANS
by Sepi Z
Calories
45
Sepi Z
Ingredients
Green beans, trimmed 1 lb.
Salt 1 tsp.
Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp.
Salt, a pinch 1 ea.
Black pepper, ground ½ tsp.
Orange or lemon zest 1 tsp.
Directions
Fill a large bowl with cold water and some ice cubes. Set aside.
Place a large heavy bottomed pot with water over high heat. Bring to a boil and add salt.
Add beans. Maintain water at a boil and cook for 6 minutes or so, until soft on the outside but still a bit crisp on the inside.
Drain beans and plunge into the ice bath. This will stop the cooking process and preserve a nice green color to your vegetables. Drain again. At this stage, you can finish the beans to serve or save for a later meal.
To finish: heat a swirl of olive oil in a pan.
Toss beans in the warm oil and sauté until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest and serve.
Nutrition
Calories 45, Protein 3 grams, Carbs 5 grams, Fiber 2.5 grams, Saturated Fat 0.5 grams, 0 grams, Trans Fat 0 grams, Sodium 290 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams