- 1 4 inch piece orange zest
- 1 pound trimmed green beans (available prepared in the produce department)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
- Salt
- Fill a skillet with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add the orange zest and green beans. Cook until the beans are bright green, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Drain, discard the zest and return the beans to the skillet. Toss with the butter, chives and salt to taste.