Green beans via Barefoot Contessa

Green Beans Gremolata

Source: https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/green-beans-gremolata Mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifelinescommunity/posts/593046071687800/?comment_id=593625144963226

Ingredients
1 pound French green beans, trimmed 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2½ tablespoons good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Drain the beans in a colander and immediately put them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their bright green color.
 * 2) For the gremolata, toss the garlic, lemon zest, parsley, Parmesan, and pine nuts in a small bowl and set aside.
 * 3) When ready to serve, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Drain the beans and pat them dry. Add the beans to the pan and sauté, turning frequently, for 2 minutes, until coated with olive oil and heated through. Off the heat, add the gremolata and toss well. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and serve hot.