Perfect Green Beans Recipe

Name: Perfect Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces fresh green beans; 6 cups boiling water; 1/4 cup sea salt; 2 -4 minced garlic cloves; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup diced mushroom; 1/8 cup olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups ice; 4 cups cold water

Servings: persons

1
Prepare beans by rinsing them and cutting off stems.
2
Boil water and add salt.
3
Prepare a large bowl with very cold water and ice.
4
Add beans to boiling water and stir frequently.
5
Cook beans approximately 6-10 minutes. I babysit mine to achieve the perfect balance between cooked and still crunchy.
6
Remove beans and immediately place in ice water to blanche.
7
Warm saute pan over medium heat with olive oil and minced garlic.
8
Add onions and mushrooms and cook approximately 2-3 minutes.
9
Remove beans from ice water, pat dry and add to saute pan. Stir frequently to coat the beans in the oil and garlic and to mix mushroom and onion.
10
Add pepper to taste and additional salt if desired.
11
Saute' beans for approximately 5 mins or until warm.
12
Serve immediately.

3426

kcal

Calories

368

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 -16 ounces fresh green beans, 6 cups boiling water, 1/4 cup sea salt, 2 -4 minced garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Perfect Green Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Perfect Green Beans

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