Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

　　1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest or to taste

　　1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted until golden and chopped fine

　　In a kettle of boiling salted water cook beans until just tender, 3 to 8 minutes. Drain beans in a colander and in a large bowl toss while still hot with oil, zest, nuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Beans may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave.