Description
How Long To Boil Green Beans – A super simple, step-by-step guide on how to get perfectly cooked green beans every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 quarts, water
- serving options: butter and kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Add green beans and let boil 3-5 minutes, depending upon how soft you prefer your green beans. Cook closer to 3 minutes for more firm green beans and closer to 5 minutes if you want softer green beans. If you like very soft green beans, test one after 5 minutes and cook an additional minute at a time until you have reached your desired doneness.
- Remove from water with slotted spoon and transfer to a serving plate or bowl.
- Top with butter and salt and serve.
Notes
- Firmer Beans – Boil your beans for about 3 minutes for a crunchier boiled green bean.
- Softer Beans – Boil beans for 5 minutes for a softer bean, checking every minute or so to test the texture.
- Storage – Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 30.1 mg
- Fat: 2.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 5.1 mg