• 2 pounds green beans , trimmed
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons   lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2 ounces goat cheese , softened and crumbled

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add green beans. Cook 3 minutes; drain well. Set beans aside in colander; do not rinse (they will continue to cook). In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add beans to bowl and toss. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.