Crisp Haricots Verts With Pine Nuts

• 2 pounds haricots verts, trimmed
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Have ready large bowl ice water. In large pot
2. , blanch haricots verts until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry. (Haricots verts can be blanched 1 day ahead, drained and patted dry, and refrigerated until ready to use.)
3. In large skillet over moderately high heat, melt butter. Cook, uncovered, until dark golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in pine nuts and toast, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add haricots verts, oregano, salt, and pepper; toss until heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

haricots verts, unsalted butter, pine nuts, fresh oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crisp-haricots-verts-with-pine-nuts-240461 (may not work)