Another good way to prepare the Georgia green beans is to cook and toss with olive oil, basalmic vinegar, basil, shallots (if you feel like it–I’m lazy and don’t like to chop), and toasted pine nuts. Credit: Moosewood Cooks at Home).

trim one pound of green beans and boil in salted water for 5 minutes

drain and immediately plunge into ice cold water

pat dry and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and salt and pepper

delicious cold or room temperature

an Italian summer delight!