How to Boil Green Beans | Easy Stovetop Method

Learn how to boil fresh green beans on the stovetop for an easy, healthy side dish! In this video, Karen Breyer shows you step-by-step how to prep and boil fresh green beans until they reach your desired tenderness. Boiling is one of the easiest ways to cook green beans, whether they are fresh from your garden or the grocery store. This simple stovetop method only takes a few minutes and is great for beginners. Fresh green beans make a delicious vegetable side dish for lunch or dinner and go well with almost any meal. Simply trim the beans, boil them until tender, and season them to your liking. If you're looking for an easy way to eat more vegetables, try these simple boiled green beans! PRINT RECIPE for Boiled Green Beans: http://cookinglessonsfordad.com/green... _________________________________________ 0:00 - Introduction to boiling green beans 0:32 - How to prep and trim fresh green beans 2:07 - Adding beans to boiling water 2:20 - How long to boil (uncovered) 3:05 - Checking for the perfect tenderness 4:16 - Draining the green beans safely 4:38 - Serving and seasoning tips _________________________________________ RECIPE: Green Beans INGREDIENTS: 1 - 2 pounds green beans Salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS: 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 2: Wash the beans, remove the stem ends. You can cut the beans into 1- inch pieces or leave them whole. 3: Add the beans to the boiling water. Boil them uncovered for about 5 - 8 minutes. Take them out and drain them when they are bright green and as tender as you like (taste one). 4: Salt to taste and serve. NOTES: Cook the green beans to your desired doneness. They can be crisp-tender and crunchy or soft cooked. One pound of green beans make about 4 servings. There are other ways to cook green beans that are not described here such as steaming, simmering and microwaving. ___________________________________________ If you liked this delicious recipe, you may also like these easy, healthy recipes: Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower    • Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower: An Easy, Hea...   Oven Roasted Vegetable Medley    • How to Make Oven Roasted Vegetables! An Ea...   Mashed White Beans and Vegetables    • How to Make Mashed White Beans and Vegetab...   Find MORE delicious recipes and cooking videos at: My website Cooking Lessons for Dad: http://cookinglessonsfordad.com/ Check out my online Cooking Lessons for Dad courses: Cooking Lessons for Dad https://www.udemy.com/cooking-lessons... Easy, Healthy Crockpot Cooking!: Cooking Lessons for Dad! https://www.udemy.com/easy-healthy-cr... For more easy, healthy, delicious recipes subscribe to my Cooking Lessons for Dad You Tube Channel:    / @cookinglessonsfordad   Watch this cooking video: Green Beans