Quick And Easy Green Beans

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   Place green beans in a large skillet; pour in 1/4 cup water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as water comes to a boil, cover pan and cook 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Uncover pan, and stir in butter. Cook 1 minute or until water evaporates and beans are crisp-tender.

4. 4

   Sprinkle beans with salt and pepper.

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   3 Ways to Riff: Try this technique with cut asparagus, broccoli or cauliflower florets, thinly sliced zucchini or yellow squash, or quartered radishes. You can also try with carrot chunks, butternut squash cubes, or halved Brussels sprouts; just double the cook time and add more water if the pan dries out. Cook tender leafy greens (spinach, baby kale, Swiss chard, or mustard greens) this way; just use a Dutch oven or other large pot with a lid.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.