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The Best Way to steam green beans

Hey there! Steaming green beans is super easy, and I'll show you how to do it in just a few steps.

What You'll Need:

  • Fresh green beans
  • A pot with a lid
  • A steamer basket
  • Water
  • Salt (optional)

Steps:

  1. Wash your green beans and snap off the ends
  2. Fill your pot with about 1 inch of water
  3. Put your steamer basket in the pot (the water shouldn't touch the bottom of the basket)
  4. Bring the water to a boil
  5. Add your green beans to the steamer basket
  6. Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes until they're bright green and tender-crisp
  7. Test one bean to make sure it's cooked how you like it

That's it! Your green beans should be perfectly steamed. They should still have a little crunch but be easy to bite through.

Pro Tip: Don't steam them for too long, or they'll get mushy!

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