Citrus Green Beans With Pine Nuts

This recipe is from Cooking Light and has a wonderful fresh taste and is a slightly new take on an old favorite side dish.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans, trimmed
• 2  teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup  sliced shallot (about 2 large)
• 1  teaspoon  grated  orange rind
• 1  tablespoon  fresh orange juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 2  tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. Cook green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Add green beans; stir well. Add rind, juice, pepper, and salt; sauté 2 minutes. Spoon onto a platter; sprinkle with nuts.