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Boiled green beans

boiled green beans
An easy and simple method to cook green beans
Goes well with
Serving 4 people
Nutrition 1 serving
Calories 31kcal
Fat0,2g
Saturates 0,1g
Carbs 7g
Sugar 3g
Fiber 3g
Protein 2g
Sodium 6mg
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients (i)
 

  • green bean400 g green beans - remove the stem - rinse before use
  • saltsalt - to your taste

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients according to the list above and read through the recipe before starting
  • Bring a casserole of water to the boil
  • Add (i) and cook for 3-5 minutes and still tender
    400 g green beans, salt
  • Drain of the water
  • Serve

Notes

Buy the green beans as fresh as possible and with the stem still on, since this makes them stay fresh for longer
The easiest way to remove the stem is using a pair of scissors
To maintain the fresh green colour plunge the beans into ice water for a short while after cooking

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Nutrition Facts
Boiled green beans
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
31
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Potassium
 
211
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Sodium
 
6
mg
0
%
Vitamin A
 
690
IU
14
%
Vitamin B1
 
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
 
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
 
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
 
0.2
mg
2
%
Vitamin B6
 
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Vitamin E
 
0.4
mg
3
%
Vitamin K
 
43
µg
41
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Copper
 
0.1
mg
5
%
Folate
 
33
µg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Manganese
 
0.2
mg
10
%
Magnesium
 
25
mg
6
%
Phosphorus
 
38
mg
4
%
Selenium
 
1
µg
1
%
Zinc
 
0.2
mg
1
%
Choline
 
15
mg
Net Carbohydrates
 
4
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimation only and not a substitute for professional advice.