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Blanched Green Beans
Simple and vibrant green beans, blanched to perfection, making a crisp and healthy side dish.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 minutes
Total: 7 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- Salt, for boiling water
- Ice water, for blanching
Notes
Blanched green beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add green beans and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- 3
Immediately transfer beans to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
- 4
Once cooled, drain and pat dry.
- 5
Serve as is or sauté with garlic and olive oil for added flavor.