Active Time

　　30 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　Despite the fact that they require few ingredients and little effort, these beans always get raves.

Ingredients

　　1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest

　　4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　Cook beans in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes, then drain well in a colander. Transfer to a bowl and toss with nuts, parsley, zest, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Green beans can be cut 6 hours ahead and chilled, wrapped in dampened paper towels in a sealed plastic bag.