Charred Snap Beans with Whole Lemon Dressing and Mozzarella

Name: Charred Snap Beans with Whole Lemon Dressing and Mozzarella
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: ½ garlic clove, grated; ½ lemon (peel and all), sliced, seeds removed, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound mixed snap beans (such as green, wax, and/or Romano), trimmed; ½ pound fresh mozzarella, coarsely torn; ½ cup torn fresh basil leaves

By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Nicole Franzen

June 23, 2015

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Christina Holmes

When you leave lemon peels behind on the cutting board, you’re (literally) throwing away free flavor. The peel adds a mild bitterness that we love, plus a bit of texture that instantly makes a salad dressing interesting.

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