GREEN BEANS GREMALATA INA

Green Beans GremolataRecipe courtesy of Ina Garten2012, Barefoot Contessa Foolproof, All Rights ReservedGreen Beans GremolataTotal Time:20 minPrep:15 minCook:5 minYield:4 to 6 servingsLevel:EasyIngredients1 pound French green beans, trimmed2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperDirectionsBring 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.For the gremolata, toss the garlic, lemon zest, parsley, parmesan, and pine nuts in a small bowl and set aside.When ready to serve, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Drain the beans and pat them dry. Add the beans to the pan and saute, 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.© 2014 Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/green-beans-gremolata-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback