Ingredients

2 - cups pitted green olives
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

Directions
In a food processor combine olives, olive oil, parsley, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Cover and pulse with on/off turns until mixture is almost a paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, place green beans in a steamer basket; set over boiling water. Cover and steam for 10 to 12 minutes or until just tender. Transfer to a large bowl filled with ice water; drain well.
Toss green beans with about half of the olive mixture before serving.
From the Test Kitchen
Store any remaining Green Olive Dressing in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (Green Beans with Green Olive Dressing)
Per serving: 135 kcal cal., 11 g fat (1 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 7 g monounsatured fat), 0 mg chol., 297 mg sodium, 10 g carb., 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 2 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet