Green Beans with Goat Cheese and Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 lb. green beans
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
• 2 oz. goat cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
2. Add green beans.
3. Cook 3 minutes; drain well.
4. Set beans aside in colander; do not rinse (they will continue to cook).
5. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
6. Add beans to bowl and toss.
7. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.