Lemony Bean Duo

• 1/2 c. packed fresh mint leaves
• 1 1/2 lb. green beans
• 1 1/2 lb. wax beans
• salt
• Pepper
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon

1. Heat 7- to 8-quart covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
2. Meanwhile, finely chop half of mint.
3. To saucepot, add beans and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Cook 7 to 8 minutes or until just crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Drain well.
6. While beans are still warm, in large bowl, toss with oil, chopped mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
7. Transfer to large shallow serving bowl.
8. Grate lemon peel directly over beans, then tear remaining mint leaves and scatter over beans.

mint leaves, green beans, wax beans, salt, pepper, extravirgin olive oil, lemon

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/lemony-bean-duo-recipe-ghk0710 (may not work)