Lemon Tarragon Green Beans

• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, or to taste
• Garnish: tarragon sprigs

1. In a large kettle of boiling salted water blanch beans in 2 batches 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender.
2. With a slotted spoon transfer beans as blanched to a large bowl filled with ice and cold water.
3. Drain beans well and pat dry, Beans may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled covered.
4. Just before serving, in a large bowl toss together beans, oil, lemon juice, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve beans garnished with tarragon sprigs.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-tarragon-green-beans-10132 (may not work)