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Simple Blanched Green Beans

Simple Blanched Green Beans

A foolproof method for cooking perfect green beans that retain their crunch and color.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • tongs
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, preferably thin
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • water

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil while you prep your beans.
  • Wash beans and remove the woody stem ends (it's ok to leave the little 'tail' end).
  • When water is at a rolling boil, add the beans, return to a boil and let them go until they're crisp tender and still bright green. This will take from 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of your beans.
  • If serving immediately, drain, season with olive oil or butter, salt and pepper and enjoy!
  • If you're making them ahead or want to serve them cold, remove with tongs and immediately plunge them into an ice bath until completely cooled.

Notes

Blanched and cooled beans can be stored, rolled up in paper towels, in a bag for up to 5 days. For serving later, heat in a pan or roast in the oven with seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword blanched, green beans, Healthy, quick, simple, vegetable
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