To make green beans taste delicious, its all about the way you cook them.
Try one of our easy recipes with the nutritious vegetable.
From steaming to foil packs and making a green bean casserole.
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here are nine ways to cook green beans to the perfect doneness and packed with fresh flavor.
To trim green beans, place several beans on a cutting board, lining up the stem ends.
The key is to master the length of time it takes to boil them.
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The bean should give a bit but still have a slight crunch.
To do so, place the green beans in a casserole dish with 2 tablespoons of water.
Add water to just below the bottom of the steamer basket.
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Bring water to boiling and add green beans.
Cook whole, cut, or french-cut green beans, covered, 10 to 18 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Some sauteed green bean recipes call for you to blanch them first.
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To blanch, follow the directions above and continue as directed below.
In alarge skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cook the green beans, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
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Season with 12 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
Try ourGreen Bean and Mushroom Skilletwith sauteed green beans.
This caramelizes the veggies beautifully and makes them more palatable for picky eaters.
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They offer the same stick shape and crunchy texture, with less fat than their deep-fried potato counterparts.
Instead of using drainedcanned green beans, take green beans to the next celebration-worthy level.
TryBlistered Green Beans with BaconorToasted Sesame Green Beans with Teriyaki Glaze.
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Vegetarian-styleHoisin Glazed Tofu & Green Beansis loaded with protein and flavored with fresh ginger.
If yougrow your own green beans, learnhow to freeze themto enjoy your garden’s goodness all year.
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