Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　1/2 cup water

　　3/4 pound green beans, trimmed

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　3/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

　　scant 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

　　In a 10-inch heavy skillet bring water with green beans to a boil and cook, covered, 5 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Using lid to hold back beans, drain liquid from skillet. Add oil, zest, cloves, and salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 2 minutes to blend flavors.