Citrus Green Beans with Pine Nuts

This recipe was also found in the "Cooking Light" magazine.

1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tspns extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup sliced shallots
1 tsp grated orange rind
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted (I used way more because I love pine nuts)

Cook green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; saute' 2 minutes or until tender. Add green beans; stir well. Add rind, juice, pepper, and salt; saute' 2 minutes. Spoon onto platter; sprinkle with pine nuts.

Enjoy!!