How to Cook Fresh Green Beans

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Total Time

15 mins

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

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(48)

Ingredients

4 servings

1 pound green beans, stemmed
Optional seasoning:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, grated
Juice of ½ lemon
½ teaspoon lemon zest
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Drop the green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the beans and immediately immerse in the ice water long enough to cool completely, about 15 seconds. Drain and place on paper towels to dry.

Step 3

Use in any recipe that calls for blanched green beans (see suggestions in the blog post above), or simply toss the blanched green beans with the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.

Chef’s notes

Serve these blanched green beans or haricots verts as a side dish with lemon and olive oil, or add them to your favorite green bean recipes. Find suggestions in the post above!

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