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Fresh Green Beans

A simple and healthy way to cook fresh green beans, retaining their vibrant color and crisp texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 44
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Green Beans
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional, for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking Fresh Green Beans
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the trimmed green beans to the boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Drain the green beans in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. Return the green beans to the pot, add butter and black pepper, and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can sauté the green beans with garlic or add lemon juice before serving.

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