Haricots Verts with Pine Nuts

Place a steamer basket in a deep saucepan filled with about two or three inches of water. Bring to a rapid boil, add beans and cook until tender, about four minutes. Remove from heat and rinse with very cold water, or dunk into an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water), to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry with a towel. Just before serving, melt butter in a sauté pan and toss green beans to coat. Add pine nuts and sauté until beans are warmed through, about four to six minutes.

Serves 6