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How to Blanch Green Beans
Learn how to blanch green beans so they are deliciously tender-crisp every single time. Then you can sauté them for dinner, add them to salads, or just snack on them throughout the day.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 35 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans washed and trimmed (see note 1)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or stock pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Meanwhile, set out a large bowl of ice water.
- To the pot of boiling water, add the green beans and boil until tender-crisp but still bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Once the beans are completely cool, drain well and pat dry.
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Notes
- Trimming: Remove the stem ends with a knife or kitchen scissors. If your beans have them, remove any tough strings that run along the length of the beans. There’s no need to trim off the tails. Some love their green beans “frenched,” or sliced lengthwise down the middle.
- Buying: A green bean at its best should have vivid green color, a firm texture, and make an unmistakable “snap” when broken. Avoid any limp beans with rusty brown spots or slimy, darkened stems.
- Storing: Green beans should be stored in an open bag in the refrigerator. Unwashed, untrimmed green beans will last about 1 week.
- Yield: 1 pound of blanched green beans feeds about 4 people.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| 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.