Quick Cook Green Beans

By: Deborah

This quick cook green beans recipe is a simple and healthy side dish! Fresh green beans are boiled in under 5 minutes, making them the perfect addition to any meal.

PREP: 3

COOK: 3

TOTAL: 6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: British

Servings: 4 people

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Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

200 g (7.1 oz) green beans trimmed
cooking salt
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Add the trimmed green beans to a saucepan of boiling water and add some cooking salt. Cover the pan with a lid, bring back to the boil and cook on a continuous simmer for 3 minutes.
Drain well in a colander, transfer to a serving bowl and season lightly with freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Add other vegetables - sugar snap peas, mangetout, asparagus and broccoli all cook in 3 minutes too, so can be added to the green beans for a mix of green vegetables. If you want to add carrots too, cook them first for 3 minutes, then add the green beans and any of the other green veg, if you like.

Herbs and spices - for extra flavour, try adding fresh herbs like thyme, parsley or dill, or spices like smoked paprika or cumin for a unique twist.

Cheese and toppings - for added texture and depth, try adding grated parmesan, or toasted almonds or crispy onions.

Sauces and glazes - drizzle the cooked beans with balsamic glaze, soy sauce or a light honey mustard dressing for a more dynamic flavour profile.

Leftovers - use leftover green beans in a stir-fry with tofu or chicken for a quick meal, or chop them into bite sized pieces and add them to a quinoa salad with a light dressing for a refreshing lunch.

This quick cook green beans recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS boiled green beans, boiled vegetables, cooked vegetables, mixed vegetables, quick and easy, quick side dish

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