A Quick Way to Steam Green Beans

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:

• Green Beans With Chile & Mint
• Marinated Green Bean Salad