- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Add green beans to a 3- to 4-quart pot of very well salted boiling water, and cook, uncovered, until barely tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in peas and cook, uncovered, until beans and peas are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put butter and zest in a large bowl.
- Drain vegetables in a sieve and add to bowl. Toss until well coated with butter and zest.
- Season with salt and pepper.