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:
- Wash your green beans and snap off the ends
- Fill your pot with about 1 inch of water
- Put your steamer basket in the pot (the water shouldn't touch the bottom of the basket)
- Bring the water to a boil
- Add your green beans to the steamer basket
- Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes until they're bright green and tender-crisp
- 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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