Ina Garten's Green Beans Gremolata Recipe
Ina Garten's Green Beans Gremolata Recipe is bright, fresh and full of flavor. It is simple, fast and perfect for daily meals. You will love the mix of tender beans with lemon, garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the green beans
- Wash the beans well, trim the ends neatly and keep them ready for fast cooking in boiling water later on.
Boil water in a pot
- Fill a large pot with water, add salt and bring it to a steady boil for fresh green beans.
Cook the green beans
- Add beans into boiling water and cook until bright green and tender crisp, usually just a few short minutes only.
Drain and cool
- Drain the beans in a colander, then rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking and keep color bright.
Make the gremolata mix
- In a bowl combine parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil to form fresh, fragrant topping mixture.
Season the beans
- Place warm beans in a large bowl, sprinkle salt and pepper lightly, and toss gently for even seasoning.
Add the gremolata
- Pour the gremolata mixture over beans and toss again so every piece gets bright lemon and herb flavor.
Taste and adjust
- Taste one bean, then adjust salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed, keeping flavors balanced and lively always.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm green beans
- Do not overcook the beans
- Keep beans bright green and crisp
- Use fresh lemon, not bottled juice
- Chop parsley very fine for better mixing
- Serve soon after tossing for best taste