How and how much to cook green beans

How to prepare green beans

Frozen beans do not need to be defrosted first. You can rinse it if you want.

Fresh legumes need to be washed. Usually the tips are cut off from them. You can also cut the beans into several shorter pieces.

How much to cook fresh and frozen green beans

For the most part, it depends on your taste preferences. Most often, the beans are brought to softness, while they remain firm, with a light crunch. To get it exactly like this, cook as much as indicated in the recipes below. Depending on the cooking method, fresh legumes will take 5 to 15 minutes to cook, and frozen legumes will take 3 to 10 minutes.

If you cook the pods a little less, they will turn out al dente and will remain even crisper.

To be sure to preserve their beautiful shade, immediately after cooking, you can dip the beans in ice water for a few minutes. This method is good for preparing salads, because with bright pods, dishes will be much more appetizing.

If you like fully softened beans, add a few more minutes to the times below. But keep in mind: the longer it takes to cook, the darker it gets. Cold water will not fix this.

How to cook green beans on the stove

In water

Place the pods in boiling salted water. Determine the amount of salt to your taste.

Wait for the water to boil again. From now on, cook frozen beans for 3-4 minutes, and fresh beans for 5-7 minutes.

For a couple

Boil water in a saucepan. Place a colander or steamer on top. It should not touch the liquid.

Place the beans in there and cover. Season with salt, if desired. Cook frozen for 3-5 minutes and fresh for 6-7 minutes.

How to cook green beans in a slow cooker

In water

Pour boiling water into the multicooker bowl, add salt and add the beans. Cook in the Cooking mode. Frozen will take 8-10 minutes, and fresh - about 15 minutes.

For a couple

Pour 3 cups of hot water into the multicooker bowl, salt if desired. Place a steaming container on top. Place the pods there. Cook frozen for 6-7 minutes in Steam mode, and fresh for 8-10 minutes.

How to cook green beans in the microwave

Place the pods in a microwave safe container. Pour in a small amount of hot water, salt. Cover with a lid or plate. Cook frozen beans for 2-3 minutes at 800 W, and fresh beans for about 4 minutes.