Easy Green Bean Recipes to Make at Home
Green beans are a godsend: they're tasty, ready in minutes and packed with nutrition. Best of all, they're one of the few veggies that even kids will happily tuck into! Try some of our yummy green bean recipes for your midweek meals.
Vegetarian Green Bean Recipes
You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy these great meat-free recipes. Even if you're just trying to reduce your meat a couple of days a week, you'll find that it's so much easier with these tasty dishes.
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Green Bean and Rice Recipes
Many of our green bean and rice recipes draw inspiration from Asia. There are stir-fries, curries and yummy rice bowls. Green beans are great mixed into a stir-fry, adding colour and flavour. Try these for yourself:
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Family-Friendly Green Bean Recipes
Kids will often gladly eat green beans, even if they're not big on other veggies. Why make life hard for yourself? Don’t try to force them to eat something they’re not going to like. Stick with these tried and tested family-friendly green bean recipes.
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Easy Green Bean Recipes
You'll feel like a true kitchen wizard when you try some of these simple recipes. They don't require advanced culinary skills or hours of prep, but the results are out of this world! Level up your cooking with these easy recipes.
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Green Beans Recipes FAQs
How long should I steam green beans?
About five minutes should be enough to get your green beans tender. Avoid overcooking to keep them from becoming too mushy!
How do I cook green beans?
Many cooks like to boil green beans, but steaming can preserve their nutrients better. You can also try them grilled or stir-fried for something a little different.
Are green beans legumes?
Yes, but in culinary terms, they're vegetables. They're packed full of great nutrients and seriously good for you. Still, knowing that they're actually legumes might come in handy for a pub quiz one day!
What is another name for green beans?
Green beans are also known as French beans, string beans or runner beans. These three varieties are actually slightly different, but many people can't really tell them apart.
Are green beans just unripe beans?
No — there are thousands of different bean varieties. Some are best dried and slowly cooked, like haricot (navy) beans or kidney beans. Others are delicious in the pod, which are not the same plant at all.
Can you eat green beans raw?
Yes, but make sure you wash them first. You might find that raw green beans are a bit tough and chewy to get through, so most people prefer to cook them. Still, eating them raw won't do you any harm.
What's the best way to freeze green beans?
Instead of freezing green beans raw, prepare beans by chopping them as you would for a recipe. Then, blanch them in boiling water before freezing. This will prevent the beans from becoming too mushy when you defrost them.
What is the difference between string beans and green beans?
String beans are just a member of the green bean family. They're long and slender — but not as long as French beans. They have a pleasant, sweet taste.
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