Writer and expert4 years ago

Green Beans Gremolata

Servings: 4-6 People
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients

1 lb French Green Beans, trimmed
2 tsp Minced Garlic
1 tbsp Grated Lemon Zest
3 tbsp Fresh Flat-leaf Parsely. minced
3 tbsp Freshly Grated Parmesan
2 tbsp Toasted Pine Nuts
2.5 tbsp Olive Oil
A Pinch Kosher Salt
A Pinch Black Pepper

Instructions

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.

2.

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.

3.

For the gremolata, toss the garlic, lemon zest, parsley, Parmesan, and pine nuts in a small bowl and set aside.

4.

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.

5.

Off the heat, add the gremolata and toss well. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and serve hot.

Molly Walsh

Writer and expert

Molly graduated from the London School of Economics in 2019. In her spare time you can probably find her golfing or trying to be inventive in the kitchen.