STIR AND SERVE GREEN BEANS WITH ORANGE ZEST

3 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive or coconut oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced very thin
1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tsp freshly grated orange peel

Heat a large saucepan with 7 to 8 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the green beans; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and thoroughly rinse with cold water until no longer hot. Drain well. (At this stage beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days with the following finishes just before serving.)

In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat.  Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the green beans, 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until the beans are heated through, stirring often.

Remove beans from the heat and stir in the basil, mint, and orange peel.

My version of an old Good Housekeeping recipe.

Old GH Photo