Green Beans And Olives

• 1 pound green beans fresh thin, trimmed
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• salt
• 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olives
• 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced shallots thinly
• 5 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel shredded
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ground black pepper

1. In a large skillet combine beans, 1/3 cup water, 2 teaspoon oil, and a pinch of salt. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes until beans are tender. Drain, if necessary. Transfer beans to a large bowl. Cool completely.
2. Add olives, celery, shallots, and lemon peel; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Green-Beans-and-Olives-968925 (may not work)