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Here are some cooking tips on how to prepare French Beans. Preparing French Beans is as easy as 1-2-3. When buying French Beans make sure you get them already stringless and snipped as this will save you valuable time.
Cooking Tips on How to Prepare French Beans
- Snipped French Beans can be microwaved directly in the bag or on a pyrex with minimal water. Allow 4-6 minutes per pound. A little bunch will required about 1 minute only.
- They are done when they are cooked through but still have a slight crunch.
- For blanching, just plunge partially cooked beans unto cold water to remove all the heat to stop cooking and retain their bright green color.
- French Beans may be cooked several hours in advance. Drain them and refrigerate them until needed.
Some more cooking ideas and recipes
When you follow the steps 1-2 or 1-4, French Beans are ready to saute or sti-fry them. Here are some suggestions for both coooking preparations:
- Sautee the French Beans with butter or olive oil, add roasted silvered almonds and a squeeze of lemon, salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- Stir-fry the French Beans with roasted sesame oil. Add silvered green and red bell peppers, carrots and sliced mushrooms, bok choy, celery or bean sprouts for a healthy easy dish.
Happy cooking!
- The Moms Buzz
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