BEST Boiled Green Beans Recipe (How to Boil Green Beans)

Name: BEST Boiled Green Beans Recipe (How to Boil Green Beans)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed); 4 cups water (for boiling); 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water); 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter; Salt and pepper (to taste)*

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total: 7 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Alexa Blay

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BEST Boiled Green Beans Recipe (How to Boil Green Beans)

Ingredients

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1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)4 cups water (for boiling)1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)2 Tablespoons unsalted butterSalt and pepper (to taste)*

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Instructions

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Step 1

Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Place the pot on high heat and bring it to a rolling boil.

Step 2

While the water is heating, wash the green beans and trim off the ends.

Step 3

Once the water is boiling, add the green beans.

Step 4

Boil the green beans for about 5-7 minutes or until they are tender but still crisp.

Step 5

Drain the green beans in a colander.Return the beans to the pot and add the butter, toss using tongs until the butter has melted and the beans are fully coated. Season with salt and pepper, and toss again.