Fresh Green Beans

             You go to the farmer’s markets and see big bushel baskets of fresh green beans.  Sometimes you will find the small green beans, haricots verts, but usually you will find the green bush beans.  There are many ways to prepare green beans, but I like them steamed with lemon zest.

Lemon Beans

1 lb Green Beans, ends removed

2 Tbsp Butter

2 Tbsp Lemon Zest

¼ c. Pistachios, toasted and chopped

1. Steam Green Beans to desired doneness and pat dry.
2. Melt Butter in a pan.
3. Add the Beans to the melted Butter.  Stir until they are coated with Butter.
4. Sprinkle the Lemon Zest on top of the Beans.
5. Top with the chopped Pistachios and serve.  Makes 4-6 servings.

Substitutes: In place of Butter use a dairy-free butter or your preferred butter substitute.