Green beans with gremolata

Ingredients:

• 450 g green beans, trimmed
• 2 tsp. crushed garlic (2 cloves)
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 3 tbsp. l. grated parmesan
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 2.5 tbsp. l. olive oil

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Drain the beans in a colander and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to prevent further cooking and preserve their bright green color.
2. To make the gremolata, combine the garlic, lemon zest, parsley, Parmesan, and pine nuts in a small bowl.
3. To serve, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain the beans and pat them dry. Add the beans to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, until coated with olive oil and heated through. Turn off the heat, add the gremolata, and stir well. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and serve hot.