Crisp Haricots Verts with Pine Nuts

Crisp Haricots Verts with Pine Nuts

Ingredients:
beans, snap, green, raw
butter, without salt
nuts, pine nuts, dried
spices, oregano, dried
salt, table
spices, pepper, black

Directions:
Have ready large bowl ice water.
In large pot boiling salted water , blanch haricots verts until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
Drain again and pat dry.
(Haricots verts can be blanched 1 day ahead, drained and patted dry, and refrigerated until ready to use.)
In large skillet over moderately high heat, melt butter.
Cook, uncovered, until dark golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in pine nuts and toast, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds.
Add haricots verts, oregano, salt, and pepper; toss until heated through.
Serve warm or at room temperature.