Citrusy Haricots Verts
Fresh haricots verts (French green beans) tossed with a bright citrus mixture of lemon and orange zest and juice, finished with extra virgin olive oil. A light and elegant side dish that perfectly balances crisp-tender vegetables with citrus flavors.
6 servings
11 min
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Ingredients
- •2 lb haricots verts, trimmed
- •1 tsp grated lemon zest
- •1 tsp grated orange zest
- •1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- •1 tsp fresh orange juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook haricots verts in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
6 min
- 2.
Heat zests in oil with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add haricots verts and cook, tossing, until heated through. Add lemon and orange juices and toss to coat.
5 min
- 3.
Haricots verts, without zests, oil, and juices, can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled.
