GREEN BEANS W/ LEMON

1 lb. hericots verts (thin French green beans) or regular green beans
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (wash & dry before chopping)
1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Trim regular green beans if using & in lg. saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans til crisp-tender -- 2 min. for hericots verts or 3-4 min. for regular green beans -- & drain in colander. In bowl toss beans w/ lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest & season w/ salt & pepper. Prep time: 15 min. Cook time: 5 min. Serves 8.