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Side Dish
American
6 - 8 servings
10 minutes
10 minutes
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoon organic lemon or to taste (juice freshly squeezed)
3 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
In a large kettle of boiling salted water blanch beans in 2 batches 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender.
With a slotted spoon transfer beans as blanched to a large bowl filled with ice and cold water.
Drain beans well and pat dry. Beans may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled covered.
Just before serving, in a large bowl toss together beans, oil, lemon juice, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve beans garnished with tarragon sprigs.
