There are evenpickled green beansandgreen bean fries.
The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Green Beans
Salt is the key to cooking perfect green beans.
We’re not talking about the usual sprinkling of salt.
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Even a palmful isnt enough.
But for most recipes, youll want to cut the green beans into more bite-sized one- or two-inch lengths.
But otherwise, theres no need.
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Thats all the prep needed for conventional green beans that youre likely to find at grocery stores.
Ingredients for Fresh Green Beans
Another reason this recipe for fresh green beans is so beloved?
It requires just three ingredients.
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This creates a salinity of three percent, which is about the same concentration of seawater.
(Yes, you read that right: a full quarter of a cup.)
And less cooking time equals greener, perfectly cooked beans.
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If youre using beans that are either bigger or smaller, youll want to adjust the timing accordingly.
Then, transfer them to a clean kitchen towel to dry.
Cook them just long enough to heat through to maintain freshness.
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Bring to a boil.
Add green beans:
Stir in green beans.
Drain and serve immediately.
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