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How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

house_cat — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:29:11 GMT

I like mine barely cooked, but DH and my oldsters like them cooked beyond recognition.

How do you prepare fresh green beans?

Thank you.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

lolakimono — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:30:40 GMT

Like you, but with almonds, olive oil and sea salt.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

Fifi1 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:31:45 GMT

Not too crunchy, but not mushy! My dh steams them.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

house_cat — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:33:58 GMT

On 12/31/2014 lolakimono said:
Like you, but with almonds, olive oil and sea salt.

If I had my way, I'd blanch them about two minutes then into ice water. I'd drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. I think they should have some pop when you eat them. I 'm making them tonight and the thought of mushy green beans makes me want to cry. Is this the way you do it?

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

OkeyDokey — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:37:48 GMT

It honestly depends on how I'm serving them. If I'm making a salad, or in the mood for crunch, I barely steam them. If I'm preparing them soul food style, I cook them for longer. I like green beans most any way they can be served.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

lolakimono — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:37:59 GMT

I saute in olive oil and add a little chicken broth if they are getting too brown before they are cooked enough.

BF would eat them raw, but with TMJ I need them to be a bit cooked.

I can't eat green beans when they are canned, or cooked to the point that they aren't green.

Bleh!

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

ECBG — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:39:42 GMT

I use Goya pork bullion and I cook them until a fork easily pierces them. Hate mush!

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

Marienkaefer2 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:41:39 GMT

I like to steam them. I like them to have a crunch and be bright green. I always cook a lot so I have left overs. I like to eat those cold with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

millieshops — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:47:04 GMT

I steam mine for about 6 or 7 minites max - sometimes less is I forget to turn the burner on!

If I had someone eating with me who liked them less crisp, it's easy to remove a serving with my tongs and then cook the rest for a few more minutes to satisfy their taste. I like my veggies pretty plain - maybe just a pinch of fresh lemon or a tiny bit of butter.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

pupwhipped — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 01:06:24 GMT

I cook them within an inch of their life.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

Snicks1 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 01:09:30 GMT

Blanch for about 5 minutes, or steam. Like them crisp but not raw.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

milly1 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 01:49:39 GMT

Steam, butter & almonds or sauté mushrooms.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

Hellodemocrat — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 02:01:03 GMT

I use canned DelMonte, with 2 - 3 slices of jowl. I cook for a while. Have to get the meat done.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

sunshine45 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 02:11:50 GMT

i prefer frozen green beans. my favorites are the haricots verts.....the ones that are quite thin. i microwave them with a little salt and butter for about 5 minutes.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

RinaRina — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 04:08:57 GMT

Stir fry .. barely. I hate overcooked veggies. Rarely cook 'em more than 2 minutes.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

CalminHeart — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 04:10:30 GMT

I want my beans to be a little crisp. They're great sautéd with a bit of olive oil and whatever spices you like.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

GCR18 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 04:36:50 GMT

I put the beans and half inch water in a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, I take it off the heat and put a lid on for a couple minutes.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

Tissyanne — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 04:40:09 GMT

I don't care for crisp, just fork tender.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

Nonametoday — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 04:48:35 GMT

I cut off the ends and strings, blanch for a couple minutes, submerge in ice, drain well in colander, add seasoned broken pecans (prepared ahead (baked in oven) with cinnamon, sugar and cayenne pepper), add some butter, a little steak seasoning and sea salt. Voila. Great beans in just a few.

Re: How long do YOU cook fresh green beans?

DiAnne — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 05:51:53 GMT

I boil them for 5 minutes and then throw them into ice water. Drain and dry. If they are very thin I will cook less. From there I sauté them in a little butter with whatever flavors I am going for.