How to Cook Green Beans

Would you like to cook perfect green beans? Green beans, also called string beans, or snap beans, are quick to prepare. They are easy to overcook, however, so stay close to the pot while they're cooking! Read on to learn how to cook green beans step by step.

Green Beans

The green bean recipe on this video begins with the beans being boiled for 5 minutes, then plunged into ice water to keep them crisp, and stop the cooking. The green beans are then sautéd in a mixture of olive oil and butter, and seasoned with a garlic-shallot puree, sherry wine, seas salt and fresh ground pepper.

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Introduction

Fresh green beans have a different texture than canned or frozen green beans. The best green beans have a crisp-fresh-from-the-garden taste and texture that can only be experienced when local beans are in season.
Step 1: What You Need to Cook Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, about 4 cups
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 saucepan that will fit the beans and water comfortably
- Paring knife and cutting board (optional)
- Colander
Step 2: How to Prepare Green Beans
1. Wash the beans thoroughly, making sure to rinse off all stray leaves and dirt.
2. You can either slice off the ends of each bean, or just break them off. discard the ends.
3. The beans can either be cooked whole, or you can slice them into pieces, depending on your preference.
Step 3: How to Cook Green Beans
1. Bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the green beans and return to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-high.
3. Cook 5 minutes, and remove a bean to test for doneness.
4. If the bean is not cooked enough for your taste, continue boiling for another 2 minutes.
5. Drain beans, using the colander.
Step 4: Green Bean Variations
1. Beans can be served plain, with butter, or sprinkled with herbs.
2. Sauté 1/4 cup almonds in2 tablespoons butter and toss with beans for green beans almondine
3. Combine 2 cups cooked beans with 1 cup sautéd mushrooms , 1/3 cup sour cream, and 2 teaspoons chopped basil
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