Thin-Sliced Beans with Citrus Zest and Chives

• Recipe by Heidi Swanson

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2. 3/4 pound green string beans and yellow wax beans, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
3. 2 tablespoons water
4. Salt and freshly ground pepper
5. 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
6. 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
7. 2 tablespoons snipped chives
8. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the beans and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the water; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook the beans until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add the zest and chives and cook, stirring, until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Stir in the lemon juice and serve.

Notes

One Serving 88 cal, 7 gm fat, 1.0 gm sat fat, 6.5 gm carb, 3 gm fiber.