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

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. 1.

    Cook haricots verts in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.

    6 min

  2. 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. 3.

    Haricots verts, without zests, oil, and juices, can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled.