How to Cook Green Beans

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Choose green beans that are bright and crisp.. Grab a bundle of beans and orient the stems in the same direction.. Chop the stems off with a single cut.

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1

Choose green beans that are bright and crisp.

Step 1

Choose green beans that are bright and crisp.

2

Grab a bundle of beans and orient the stems in the same direction.

Step 2

Grab a bundle of beans and orient the stems in the same direction.

3

Chop the stems off with a single cut.

Step 3

Chop the stems off with a single cut.

4

Rinse the green beans in cool water.

Step 4

Rinse the green beans in cool water.

5

Cut the beans if the recipe calls for it.

Step 5

Cut the beans if the recipe calls for it.

6

Blanch green beans if you wish to preserve their color and crispness.

Step 6

Blanch green beans if you wish to preserve their color and crispness.

7

Steam green beans for 3 to 5 minutes for a quick and easy meal.

Step 7

Steam green beans for 3 to 5 minutes for a quick and easy meal.

8

Microwave green beans for 3 to 4 minutes if you don't have a stove.

Step 8

Microwave green beans for 3 to 4 minutes if you don't have a stove.

9

Boil green beans for 6 minutes if you don't have a steamer basket.

Step 9

Boil green beans for 6 minutes if you don't have a steamer basket.

10

Sauté green beans

Step 10

Sauté green beans

11

Roast green beans for a warm meal.

Step 11

Roast green beans for a warm meal.

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Cook green beans in a crock pot for a warm, hearty meal.

Step 12

Cook green beans in a crock pot for a warm, hearty meal.

13

Add green beans to a casserole for a tasty, filling meal.

Step 13

Add green beans to a casserole for a tasty, filling meal.

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