THANKSGIVING SIDE DISH

Green Beans With Lemon and Pine Nuts

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cook beans and garlic cloves in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling, salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Finely mince garlic cloves, transfer minced garlic and drained beans to a bowl and toss with nuts, parsley, zest, juice, oil, salt and pepper to taste. Makes 8 servings.

From chef Linda Hopkins