5 from 3 votes
How Long to Boil Green Beans
In less than 10 minutes, these tender emerald beans are cooked to perfection.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
35 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green bean ends trimmed, fresh
- water for boiling
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the boiling water.
- Boil the green beans for 3-5 minutes, depending on your preference for crunchiness. Start checking at 3 minutes to ensure they do not overcook.
- Drain the green beans and serve immediately for the best texture and color.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.