This is my all-time favorite way to cook fresh green beans (I’m absolutely obsessed!), and soon it’ll become a regular in your kitchen too. No blanching, no draining – just cook them from farm-fresh to tender-crisp, bright green, and perfectly done in just 6 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup cold tap water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse and trim the ends of the green beans, and cut them smaller if desired.
- Place the beans in a large skillet and add 1/4 cup of water (the water won’t fully cover the beans).
- Cover the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove the lid, add butter and salt, then continue cooking over medium heat for 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates and the beans are tender-crisp.
- Taste and adjust the salt, then serve immediately.
