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Updated: November 22, 2021/ First Posted: November 22, 2021Amy Palanjian 3 Comments

With a super easy method and perfectly tender results, this easy side dish can be on the table in 10 minutes to share with the whole family!

Boiled Green Beans

This super simple green bean recipe is our go-to since it’s lightning fast and is consistently so delicious. It’s also a great texture for kids and adults and can be paired with a whole range of types of meals.

I know that a lot of us have moved away from boiling veggies, but this quick and easy method is a ringing endorsement of why it’s a great cooking method at times!

TIP: I use regular green beans in this recipe, but the thinner French beans would also work or yellow beans too.

Ingredients You Need

To make this recipe, you just need fresh green beans, water, salt, and either olive oil or butter. Super simple!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a quick look at how to make this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full recipe.

1. Wash your green beans.
2. Break off the ends and any brown parts. Break in half if very long.
3. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook beans until tender.
4. Drain water, add butter or olive oil, and season to taste with salt.

TIP: You can also use toasted sesame oil or avocado oil for a different flavor option.

Best Tips for Success

• I use regular green beans in this recipe, but the thinner French beans would also work or yellow beans too.
• If your beans are thinner, you may want to reduce the cooking time by a minute or two.
• Cut into smaller pea-size pieces for older babies around 9-12 months.
• You can also use toasted sesame oil or avocado oil for a different flavor option.
• Offer a dipping sauce if desired such as Cucumber Sauce or Peanut Sauce.
• You may also like Sesame Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli, and Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes.

I’d love to hear your feedback on this easy green bean recipe if you try it, so please let me know what your family thought of it in below in the comments!

This post was first published October 2020.

Best Boiled Green Beans

Amy Palanjian

You can break or cut these into any size you prefer. I usually just break them in half.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 4 mins

Total Time 9 mins

Course side

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 47 kcal

Ingredients  

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• 10-16 ounces green beans
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
• Salt

Instructions 

• Wash your green beans. Break off the ends and any brown parts. Break in half if very long.

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the beans and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork.

• Drain the water from the beans, then add butter or olive oil, and season to taste with salt. (I usually just add a little sprinkle.)

Notes

• Store leftovers, once cooled, in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge. Reheat to serve warm. (You can also make them ahead, store, and heat up for mealtime.)
• I use regular green beans in this recipe, but the thinner French beans would also work or yellow beans too.
• If your beans are thinner, you may want to reduce the cooking time by a minute or two.
• Cut into smaller pea-size pieces for older babies around 9-12 months.
• You can also use toasted sesame oil or avocado oil for a different flavor option.
• Offer a dipping sauce if desired such as Cucumber Sauce or Peanut Sauce.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 576IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

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