Simple Italian Flat Beans with Lemon Juice Recipe

I love the taste of fresh green beans in the summer, so I wanted to keep this recipe simple.   Pole Beans are flat and are larger than your typical green bean, so they take a little more time to cook.   However, they are still super easy to make and is a great way to incorporate veggies into your diet.  My italian grandfather grows these in his garden, so I get a little nostalgic when making this recipe!

1 pound of Italian Flat Beans (or pole green beans), ends trimmed

1 tsp of lemon zest

3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

1.  Blanch the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until they are tender, roughly about five mintues.  

2. Drain the beans.  Add the oil, juice of one lemon and salt and pepper.  Toss the beans.  Top with the lemon zest and serve.