Thursday, December 29, 2005
Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts
These green beans are a zesty, crispy complement to most any meal. They're particularly nice with holiday meals, which often include lots of meaty, starchy dishes. Their lemony goodness is refreshing without being overpowering. The recipe comes from the November 2005 issue of Gourmet. Serves 8 as a side dish.
Ingredients:
1-1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted
2 T. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1-1/2 t. finely grated fresh lemon zest
4 t. extra-virgin olive oil
Step-by-step:
1. Cook beans in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes, then drain well in a colander.
2. Transfer beans to a bowl and toss with nuts, parsley, zest, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Labels: side dishes
