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Cooking Basics! How to Boil Green Beans

4.7

(10 reviews)

Time

approx. 20mins

Here’s how to boil green beans! The key is to cook them quickly. After boiling, cool them promptly in cold water for a brighter color. Boil them properly and use them in delicious dishes!

Ingredients

  • green beans5 stalks
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Prep the green beans by washing them in water and patting them dry. Arrange the beans with their stem ends aligned, then trim a little off.

Note:

If the green beans have strings, remove them.

2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt (not included in the ingredient list, as needed). Add the green beans and boil for about 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green.

Note:

A salt concentration of about 2% of the water volume is a good guideline. Adjust the boiling time depending on the thickness of the green beans.

3

Transfer them to a bowl of cold water to cool, then drain well.

Note:

Cooling them quickly in water helps keep their color bright!

Reviews

4.7

(10 reviews)

*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I boiled some green beans I grew in my home garden. I think I boiled them for about 4 to 5 minutes. I didn’t soak them in cold water for long and ate them while they were still slightly warm. I usually microwave them to save time, but boiling them properly tasted better. They came out a beautiful color.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    Up until now, I had always cut off the pointed tip that looks like a beard because of the texture. Today I followed the recipe, and it turned out tender, and even the "beard" was delicious to eat. I boiled it for 3 minutes. I ate it with salt and mayonnaise.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It turned out delicious with a nice chewy texture!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    Cut off the pointed tip to make it easier to eat.