How to Cook Fresh Green Beans

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Kids can help snap the green beans.

Fresh green beans are delicious straight from the garden or farmers market, and many people prefer them to canned or frozen green beans. Cooked green beans are a great source of folate, fiber and vitamins A, C and K. Fresh green beans can be used in many recipes or you can stick with simple, straightforward preparation and enjoy the full flavor of the beans. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Saucepan with lid
  • Steaming rack
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Instructions

    • 1

      Rinse the beans under cold water to remove any dirt and residue.

    • 2

      Snap off the ends of each bean and discard.

    • 3

      Put your steaming rack or basket into the saucepan and add water to just below the rack.

    • 4

      Arrange the beans on the steaming rack and cover the pot.

    • 5

      Cook on high about 10 minutes, or until the beans reach the desired tenderness.

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