Skillet-Charred Green Beans

Cook's Illustrated (October 2018)

Microwave
				Microwave thinner beans 6-8 min, tougher beans 10-12 min. (I usually combine them all and do ~10 min.)
	1	lbs	green beans, trimmed, rinsed.
No Microwave
				Alternatively, boil beans in 12 in covered skillet for 5 min.
	1/4	c	water

				Combine in small bowl.
	1/2	t	grated lemon zest
	1/2	t	kosher salt
	1/4	t	pepper
Char
				Sauté beans on high, no stirring, until beginning to blister and char, 4-5 min. Toss and continue until softened and charred 4-8 min more.
	2	T	oil
Combine
				Combine in serving bowl and toss to coat.
	1	t	lemon juice
			cooked beans
			zest mixture