Green Beans With Lemon and Oil

Step 1

Cook beans in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.

Step 3

Drain and pat dry.

Step 4

Toss beans with oil, salt, and pepper to taste, then toss with lemon juice and half of zest.

Step 5

Serve beans sprinkled with remaining zest.