Lunch: Green Beans Gremolata

Recipe by Ina Garten Add a little life to your Thanksgiving green beans with this fun use of gremolata. Even your pickiest eater will enjoy the bright, cheesy flavor of this updated classic.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Green Beans Gremolata

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

2 lb. French green beans (haricots verts) or regular green beans
1/3 c. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. toasted pine nuts
2 tbsp. grated lemon peel
4 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
kosher salt
Black pepper

Instructions

Heat covered 7- to 8-quart sauce-pot of water to boiling on high. Add green beans and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. While beans cook, fill large bowl with ice and cold water.
Drain green beans well and transfer to bowl of ice water; stir until beans are completely cool. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Green beans may be refrigerated in resealable plastic bag up to 3 days.
Prepare gremolata: In medium bowl, combine parsley, Parmesan, pine nuts, lemon peel, and garlic.
To serve, heat oil in same sauce-pot on medium-high. Add green beans; cook 2 minutes or until hot and coated with oil, tossing. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with gremolata, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teasppon pepper; toss until well coated.

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