Directions

1. Fill a large bowl with cold water and some ice cubes. Set aside.

   
   

2. Place a large heavy bottomed pot with water over high heat. Bring to a boil and add salt.

   
   

3. 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.

   
   

4. 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.

   
   

5. To finish: heat a swirl of olive oil in a pan.

   
   

6. Toss beans in the warm oil and sauté until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.

   
   

7. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest and serve.