Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon

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     Ingredients:


     1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
     2 tablespoons olive oil
     1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
     1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
     salt and pepper to taste



     Directions:


     1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.

     2. Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered.
        Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave.