How To Blanch Green Beans
Learn How To Blanch Green Beans for tender-crisp and vibrant green beans. They are the perfect healthy side dish! Top with seasonings, salad dressing, or even a simple pat of butter.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 35kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 16 oz ice water
Instructions
- Start by heating a big pot of water to boiling. Add salt to taste.
- While you are waiting for the water to boil, wash and trim the green beans.
- Add the green beans to the water and boil them until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the green beans in a colander.
- Immediately dump the green beans into a bowl of ice water. Use a spatula to submerge the green beans completely.
- Leave beans in the ice water for a few minutes, so they cool completely.
- Remove green beans from water using tongs. Place green beans on a serving plate.
Notes
- Taste test a green bean before you drain the pot. Make sure the beans are tender to your liking.
- Prep the bowl of ice water before you drain the green beans in the colander. This makes the process smoother.
- Try serving these green beans with chopped, fresh herbs or a light salad dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg