Lemony Green Beans and Peas

A bright and fresh side dish combining tender green beans and sweet peas, finished with a light coating of butter and fresh lemon zest.

4 servings
12 min

Ingredients

  • ½ pound fresh green beans
  • cups frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Add green beans to a 3- to 4-quart pot of very well salted boiling water, and cook, uncovered, until barely tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Stir in peas and cook, uncovered, until beans and peas are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, put butter and zest in a large bowl.

    1 min

  4. 4.

    Drain vegetables in a sieve and add to bowl. Toss until well coated with butter and zest.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    Season with salt and pepper.

    1 min

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