Boiled Green Beans (Blanching Method)
Learn how to make perfectly boiled green beans in just 5 minutes using a simple blanching technique. Bright green, crisp-tender, and full of fresh flavor, they're perfect for an easy side dish or preparing ahead for salads and other recipes.
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 18kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans regular or French haricot vert
- kosher salt for blanching water
Instructions
Set up an ice bath
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Use 1 tablespoon of kosher salt per quart of water. While water is coming to a boil, set up your ice bath with a large bowl filled half with ice and half with cold water.
Boil green beans (blanch)
- When water is boiling, drop green beans into boiling water for 2-5 minutes. If they will be cooked in another dish, start at 2 minutes. If you plan to eat them right away, blanch for 4-5 minutes.
Chill the green beans (ice bath)
- When done, scoop the green beans into the ice water and chill to stop the cooking process, about 1 minute, then drain and dry on a clean kitchen towel. Keep warm to serve or cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg