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how to cook green beans - cooked beans shown in black bowl garnished with lemon slice
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How to Cook Green Beans

The BEST way to cook fresh green beans NO blanching, NO ice bath - just 6 minutes to bright tender-crisp perfectly cooked beans!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best green beans, fresh green beans, how to cook green beans, how to cook fresh green beans
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • large skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans ends trimmed
  • 1/4 cup cold tap water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse and trim ends of green beans. Cut smaller if desired.
  • Place in a large skillet then add 1/4 cup of water (the water won’t cover the beans).
  • Cover the skillet then bring the beans to a boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium/medium low. Simmer 3 minutes.
  • Remove lid, add butter and salt then continue cooking over medium heat 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally or until the water is evaporated and the beans are tender-crisp. Taste and adjust salt then eat right away.