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• Method 2 of 4: Green Bean Salad
• Method 3 of 4: Green Bean Casserole
• Method 4 of 4: Candied Green Beans
• Tips
• What do you need
• Additional articles

1 Boil the green beans.

• Pour enough water into a large saucepan so that the beans are completely covered with water.
• Bring water to a boil over high heat, add freshly washed green beans, tough stems to be removed.
• Once the water boils again, reduce heat and simmer the beans over low heat for about 4 minutes, or until tender but still crispy.
• Drain the beans, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

2 Steam the green beans. This way of cooking preserves the maximum nutrients in the beans.

• Pour 2.5 cm of water into the pot and place the steamer on the bottom of the pot.
• Cover the pot tightly with a lid and bring the water to a boil. When the water boils, remove the lid and put fresh, washed green beans with the tough stems removed into the steamer.
• Reduce heat to medium and cover saucepan.
• Cook the beans for about 2 minutes, then check that they are cooked through. The beans should be tender but crispy.
• Season and serve immediately.

3 Microwave the green beans.

• Take a microwave-safe bowl and place fresh, washed green beans with the tough stems removed beforehand.
• Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water, cover tightly with cling film. The film should not touch the beans.
• Turn the microwave on full power for 3 minutes, then carefully pierce the plastic to release the steam.
• Check the beans for doneness, season with spices and serve immediately.

Method 2 of 4: Green Bean Salad

1. 1 Prepare 2 cups of green beans using one of the methods above. Cool the beans, cut the pods in half.
2. 2 Place the beans in a medium bowl. Add tomatoes, onions and feta cheese. Stir gently with tongs.
3. 3 In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
4. 4 Pour the salad dressing over the beans. Stir until all ingredients are combined with the dressing.
5. 5 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.

Method 3 of 4: Green Bean Casserole

1. 1 Prepare 5 cups of green beans using one of the methods above. Cut the pods lengthwise.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 170 C. Brush a baking dish with butter or olive oil.
3. 3 Combine ground crackers, grated Parmesan, and 1 spoonful of butter in a small bowl.
4. 4 Heat another tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 4 more minutes. Toss the green beans, mushrooms and onions.
5. 5 Pour the chicken stock into a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the broth to a boil.
6. 6 Mix the starch with 1/4 cup (60 ml) water. Stir until the starch dissolves, then add the mixture to the boiling chicken broth. Add garlic, salt and pepper and stir. Whisk until the mixture thickens.
7. 7 Pour the thick chicken broth over the beans, onions and mushrooms. Add sour cream and stir.
8. 8 Spread the mixture over a baking dish. Sprinkle with an even layer of ground breadcrumbs and cheese. Place the dish in the oven.
9. 9 Bake for 15 minutes, or until light golden brown.

Method 4 of 4: Candied Green Beans

1. 1 Prepare the required amount of beans, boil them for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the water. Transfer the beans to a bowl.
3. 3 Sprinkle lightly on the beans with sugar or molasses.
4. 4 Serve. Sugar will add sweetness to the beans and make them delicious.

Tips

• Green beans can be cooked ahead of time and then reheated. If you are preparing the green beans in advance, prepare an ice bath for them. An ice bath is a large bowl filled with ice cubes and water. When the beans are done, drain them and submerge them in ice water to complete the cooking process. This will help the beans retain their vibrant green color.

What do you need

• Pure water
• Cooking container (saucepan, steamer basket or microwave bowl)
• Stove or microwave
• Strainer
• Salt and pepper

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