Fresh Green Beans Recipe
This fresh green beans recipe turns a handful of simple ingredients into a crisp-tender, buttery side dish. A quick stovetop method gets them on the table fast.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups green beans or 12 ounces
- 3 cups water more or less
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Wash beans and trim ends.
- To a skillet, add water, adding more or less to fill to about ½ inch deep. On high heat, bring water to a boil.
- Add beans, then quickly sprinkle with baking soda, cover, and boil for 2 minutes, turning the heat down slightly if it starts to boil over. Check beans for doneness, cooking until they reach the desired texture.
- Remove from heat and drain water (or use tongs to remove beans to a bowl).
- Add butter, salt, and pepper to taste and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Warm gently in a skillet, or microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 60 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg