How to Cook Green Beans
Remove the green beans from their container., Choose the right end to trim., Snap off the end of the green bean., Wash your green beans thoroughly, turning them over and over under cold running water., Heat a pot full of water on your stove. , Fill...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remove the green beans from their container.
Grab 2 bowls.
You can use 1 bowl to hold the green beans and another to hold the discarded tips. -
Step 2: Choose the right end to trim.
Find the small browned knot at 1 end of the green bean.
It is usually thicker and harder than the other curved end of your green bean, and it is where the bean connected to the stalk. , Separate the tips from the beans. , It is a good idea to cook fresh green beans within 1 to 2 days of buying them. ,, Throw in 10 ice cubes to make an ice bath. , It will flavor the beans and help the water heat up faster. , Pour your green beans into the water.
You will need to wait until it regains a boil to start timing again. ,, Place them directly in the ice bath. , Drain them.
Either store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them another day or set them aside while you heat up a pan. , Heat 1 tbsp. (14.8 ml) of olive oil and 1 tbsp. of butter in a large skillet on medium heat.
Sauté for 3 or 4 minutes, and then season with salt and pepper.
Add garlic to flavor the oil and remove it before you add the green beans.
Place the garlic over the final green bean dish.
You can also use 2 tbsp. (29.6 ml) of bacon grease for more flavor or sauté bacon with the garlic and green beans. , Instead of blanching, reduce the amount of water you are using to just cover the green beans by 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Salt the water, and then boil the green beans for 10 minutes.
Drain the beans and salt them.
Try adding a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor. , Place the blanched green beans inside a microwave safe container.
Add 2 tbsp. (29.6 ml) of water and cover the dish.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
If you are using unblanched beans, microwave for 8 to 10 minutes.
Season as desired. , Mix 12 oz. (340 g) blanched green beans with 1 10 3/4 oz. (304 g) can of cream of mushroom soup and black pepper.
Place the mixture in an oven-safe dish and top with French-fried onions or breadcrumbs.
Bake your casserole for 25 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
The dish should be golden when you take it out. -
Step 3: Snap off the end of the green bean.
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Step 4: Wash your green beans thoroughly
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Step 5: turning them over and over under cold running water.
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Step 6: Heat a pot full of water on your stove.
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Step 7: Fill a large bowl with cold water.
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Step 8: Salt the water.
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Step 9: Wait until it reaches a roiling boil.
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Step 10: Boil the green beans for 1 minute after the water starts boiling again.
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Step 11: Remove the beans from the boiling water with a slotted spoon.
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Step 12: Let them sit in the ice bath for 2 to 3 minutes
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Step 13: until they are cool.
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Step 14: Sauté green beans for a fresh
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Step 15: crisp texture.
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Step 16: Cook green bean by boiling.
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Step 17: Microwave your green beans.
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Step 18: Add to a casserole and bake your green beans.
Detailed Guide
Grab 2 bowls.
You can use 1 bowl to hold the green beans and another to hold the discarded tips.
Find the small browned knot at 1 end of the green bean.
It is usually thicker and harder than the other curved end of your green bean, and it is where the bean connected to the stalk. , Separate the tips from the beans. , It is a good idea to cook fresh green beans within 1 to 2 days of buying them. ,, Throw in 10 ice cubes to make an ice bath. , It will flavor the beans and help the water heat up faster. , Pour your green beans into the water.
You will need to wait until it regains a boil to start timing again. ,, Place them directly in the ice bath. , Drain them.
Either store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them another day or set them aside while you heat up a pan. , Heat 1 tbsp. (14.8 ml) of olive oil and 1 tbsp. of butter in a large skillet on medium heat.
Sauté for 3 or 4 minutes, and then season with salt and pepper.
Add garlic to flavor the oil and remove it before you add the green beans.
Place the garlic over the final green bean dish.
You can also use 2 tbsp. (29.6 ml) of bacon grease for more flavor or sauté bacon with the garlic and green beans. , Instead of blanching, reduce the amount of water you are using to just cover the green beans by 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Salt the water, and then boil the green beans for 10 minutes.
Drain the beans and salt them.
Try adding a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor. , Place the blanched green beans inside a microwave safe container.
Add 2 tbsp. (29.6 ml) of water and cover the dish.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
If you are using unblanched beans, microwave for 8 to 10 minutes.
Season as desired. , Mix 12 oz. (340 g) blanched green beans with 1 10 3/4 oz. (304 g) can of cream of mushroom soup and black pepper.
Place the mixture in an oven-safe dish and top with French-fried onions or breadcrumbs.
Bake your casserole for 25 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
The dish should be golden when you take it out.
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