How to Blanch Green Beans
How to Blanch Green Beans - a simple, step-by-step tutorial (with photos) that teaches you how to blanch green beans for your favorite recipes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- water
Instructions
- Wash green beans and and trim ends, if needed.
- Fill a medium saucepan 3/4 full of water.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, take a large bowl and fill 3/4 of the way with water. Add ice to create an ice bath. Set aside.
- Add green beans to the simmering water. Let cook 2-4 minutes.
- Using a pair of tongs, carefully remove the green beans from the simmering water and place them directly into the ice bath.
- Let sit for 5 minutes or until fully cooled.
- Use in your favorite recipes or serve as-is for a simple side dish!
Notes
- Amount of green beans: this can be used for however many green beans you want.
- Simmering time: simmer only 2 minutes for crisp green beans; simmer 4 minutes or longer for softer green beans.
- Recipes: we love using blanched green beans to make Green Bean Almondine!
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