Sides
Green Beans with a Little Main-Character Energy
Lemon, butter, and bright green beans: the fresh counterpoint to a table full of lovely beige things.
- Makes
- 6 side servings
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb (680 g) green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp fine salt, plus salt for water
- Black pepper to taste
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook 4–6 minutes, until bright and tender-crisp.
- Drain thoroughly. Melt butter in the empty pot over low heat.
- Add beans and toss for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and serve promptly.