How Long to Boil Green Beans

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Blanched green beans are served for a healthy side dish.

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How Long to Boil Green Beans

Once you know How to Boil Green Beans perfectly you'll never buy canned again! Fresh green beans are boiled on the stovetop in salted water until they are bright green, tender, yet still crisp.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

1 lb. green beans fresh
1 tsp. salt plus more for serving
1-2 Tbsp. butter optional

Instructions

Snap off the stems of the green beans by hand or cut and remove the ends with a knife.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil along with the salt. Carefully add the green beans to the water using a slotted spoon and boil for about 4-5 minutes, or until crisp tender. Begin checking on them after 3 minutes to ensure they do not overcook.
Drain the green beans in a colander in the sink. Serve with butter and additional salt, to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

To Serve: Top the warm green beans with a pat of butter and salt. One pound of green beans will result in 4 servings.
To Prep-Ahead: Wash and trim the ends off of the green beans and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days in advance.
To Store: Seal leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.
To Freeze: Arrange the cooked green beans in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 4 hours. Then transfer them to freezer-safe ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Warm in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat, or simply microwave until hot.

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