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How to Boil Green Beans
Boiling is one of the easiest ways to cook green beans, particularly for cutting out added fats. Follow these simple directions on how to boil green beans and you'll get perfect side every time!
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Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
5
minutes
mins
Total Time:
10
minutes
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Servings:
4
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Ingredients
▢
1
pound
green beans
ends trimmed
▢
½
teaspon
kosher salt
adjust to taste
▢
¼
teaspoon
freshly ground pepper
adjust to taste
Instructions
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the green beans and return to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain off the water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories:
35
kcal
·
Carbohydrates:
8
g
·
Protein:
2
g
·
Fat:
1
g
·
Saturated Fat:
1
g
·
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
·
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
·
Sodium:
55
mg
·
Potassium:
241
mg
·
Fiber:
3
g
·
Sugar:
4
g
·
Vitamin A:
783
IU
·
Vitamin C:
14
mg
·
Calcium:
43
mg
·
Iron:
1
mg
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