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A Quick Way to Steam Green Beans

Steam Green Beans Easily in One Pan

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Steamed Green Beans

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Bring a scant 1/2 inch salted water to boil in a large frying pan or saute pan. Add green beans, cover, and cook until green beans are tender to the bite and water has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on how crisp you like your cooked green beans).

Serve with butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, if you like, or use steamed green beans in these easy, delicious recipes:

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