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The difference between a gorgeous, appealing bowl of green beans and an unsavory, mushy mess comes down to how they’re cooked. Learn how to blanch green beans and no one at the dinner table will ...

But if you want to elevate your green bean eating experience, there's one simple step you can take to ensure yours are the ...

If I’m blanching green beans, it only takes about one minute for a nicely dressed side dish. They’ll be softened and less bitter, but not in the least bit floppy or mushy. What do you think so ...

If you prefer blanching, boil the green beans in generously salted water and cook for 2 to 6 minutes, depending on the recipe and your personal preference, then immediately dunk in an ice bath to ...

A better way? Blanching. Your green beans will come out bright and crisp on the other side of freezing. It’s just a quick boil then dunk in ice water to prevent overcooking. Science time ...