How to Cook Fresh Green Beans

Steps to make

1. 1

   Boil water

   5 min
   

   Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Prepare a bowl of ice water

   2 min
   

   Place a bowl of ice water near where you cook.

4. 3

   Cook green beans

   2 min
   

   Add 1 pound of green beans to the pan of boiling water. Blanch for 2 minutes.

5. 4

   Dunk beans in ice water

   1 min
   

   Remove the cooked beans from the water and immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water for about 15 seconds or long enough to cool completely.

6. 5

   Drain

   1 min
   

   Drain the beans and dry on paper towels.

7. 6

   Season

   1 min
   

   Toss the blanched green beans with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 grated clove of garlic, juice and zest of ½ a lemon and salt and pepper to taste.

8. 7

   Serve

   

   Serve alongside your favorite main dish.