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1 kg green beans, about 8 cups
3 tbsp fruity olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
finely grated orange zest, from 1 orange
1/2 tsp salt
To make ahead, trim beans. Add all beans to a pot of boiling water. Partially cover and boil just until bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Refrigerate in a resealable plastic bag for up to 2 days. To serve, heat oil, garlic and peel in a wide frying pan set over low heat. Stir often for 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add beans and salt. Stir constantly until warm, from 1 to 2 minutes.
Calories 84, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 9g, Fat 5.3g, Fibre 2.7g, Sodium 147mg.
Dressed-up crisp green beans are a welcome addition to any buffet table.
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