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How To Blanch Green Beans
Learn how to cook green beans perfectly and enjoy crisp tender and bright green string beans every time. Blanching green beans is a simple and quick method that preserves the green beans texture and color.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 35 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans washed and ends trimmed
- 3 quarts water plus more for ice bath
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Ice cubes about 4 cups
Instructions
- Add water and salt to a large pot or sauce pan. Heat over high heat and bring to a rolling boil.
- Prepare an ice bath by setting out a large bowl filled with water and ice,
- Add the beans to the hot water and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the beans are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Remove the green beans from the hot water and immediately transfer them to the iced water. Drain and use as desired.
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Notes
- You can serve the beans right after blanching or store them in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Blanched green beans can be stored in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 8 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1205mg
(50%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1205mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.