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How to Cook Green Beans

Prep: 5minutes
Cook: 3minutes
Total Time: 8minutes
Yield: 4servings
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 35kcal
Author: Jessica Gavin
Learn how to cook green beans to achieve the perfect texture and color every time. The blanch and shock method is the key to bright and crunchy beans.

Ingredients

  • 4quartswaterdivided
  • 1teaspoonkosher salt
  • 4cupsice cubes
  • 1poundgreen beansor haricot verts

Special Equipment

Instructions

  • 加3夸脱的水和盐一大罐,他叫t pot over high heat until a rolling boil is reached and large bubbles break the surface.
  • In a medium-sized bowl combine 1-quart water and ice. Set the ice bath aside.
  • Add beans to the boiling water and cook until the green beans are bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Immediately transfer beans to the ice bath for 5 minutes. Drain beans and use them as desired.

Nutrition

Calories:35kcal | Carbohydrates:8g | Protein:2g | Fat:0.1g | Saturated Fat:0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat:0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat:0.01g | Sodium:307mg | Potassium:237mg | Fiber:4g | Sugar:2g | Vitamin A:750IU | Vitamin C:25.6mg | Calcium:40mg | Iron:1.1mg
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