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Blanched Green Beans
Easy blanched fresh green beans make a great side dish when topped with olive oil and lemon. Or make them when meal prepping to add them to your favorite recipes.
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
5
minutes
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Total Time
15
minutes
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Servings:
4
Calories:
101
kcal
Ingredients
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1
pound
green beans
trimmed
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1
tablespoon
kosher salt
Optional Seasonings
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2
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
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½
lemon
juice and zest
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Kosher salt
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Black pepper
Instructions
Add salt and 4 quarts of water to a large pot. Bring to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, add ice and water to a large mixing bowl.
Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minute until they are tender but still crisp.
Immediately remove the beans and plunge into the ice water long enough to cool completely, 15 to 30 seconds.
Drain the green beans in a colander. Use in any recipe that calls for blanched green beans.
Optional Serving Suggestion
To serve a green bean salad, toss the blanched green beans with the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Notes
Storing Options
Store beans in a tightly sealed container for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Place the green beans in a freezer bag. Seal and store in the freezer for up to 8 months. Use as you would any store-bought frozen green bean.