Steaming (but not for too long!)
is a foolproof way to get perfect, crisp-tender green beans, every time.
These snappy beans are also low in calories and carbohydratesperfect for a low-carb diet.
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Keep reading for our expert tips on choosing the best green beans, how to steam them and more.
Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
We prefer to steam our green beans whole.
Steamed green beans are versatile.
Salt and pepper enhance their flavor, as does a squeeze of lemon juice.
you might cool and chop steamed green beans and add them to acomposed salador potato salad.
They would go especially well with ourGarlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagusswitch the asparagus for the beans.
It’s what you add to them that it’s crucial that you watch out for.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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