Perfect Green Beans have to be fresh, crisp in texture, and seasoned perfectly. These Green Beans have all of the above, making them perfect.
How To Cook Green Beans Perfectly
My recipe for these sauteed green beans is easy to make with only four ingredients, and it cooks in under 10 minutes, so you can whip them up just before serving.
My foolproof recipe for cooking fresh green beans perfectly begins with a hot skillet and two tablespoons of olive oil. Season them with salt and pepper, and toss them often to coat with the oil as they release their juices.
Next, reduce the heat to medium-high, cover them with a lid, and toss occasionally until tender.
Just before serving, add a couple of tablespoons of butter, and season with the perfect seasoning, Grill Mate Montreal Steak Seasoning.
Green beans are a reasonably inexpensive vegetable and make a great side dish. They were a great accompaniment to my Stuffed Bell Peppers.
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Below, under the next heading, I provide a list of preferred ingredients, tips, and cooking instructions for Perfect Green Beans, as well as similar recipe ideas you can try.
Or, you can scroll down to the bottom, where you will find a full printable recipe card with amounts of the ingredients and complete instructions with notes.
TIPS AND TIDBITS FOR THE BEST PERFECT GREEN BEANS
Choose fresh green beans. Look for beans that are bright green, firm, and snap easily when bent. Smaller, slender beans generally have the best flavor and texture.
Frozen green beans. Frozen green beans can be used as a substitute for fresh green beans. I prefer fresh green beans, but I also use frozen when I can't find superb fresh green beans. Your dish is only as good as the ingredients, so choose the best. I prepare them the same as the fresh.
Prepare the green beans. Wash them thoroughly under cool water. Trim or snap off the stem ends.
Sauteing. Saute the beans in olive oil with a little water in the skillet until the beans have released some moisture, then cover them.
Season simply. Simple seasonings like olive oil and butter, salt and pepper, and Grill Mate Montreal Steak Seasoning can bring out the natural flavor of the green beans.
Avoid overcooking. Only cook them until they are tender yet still have a snap, or until they are crisp and tender.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE PERFECT GREEN BEANS
Large tongs for tossing
16-20 oz. green beans (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Grill Mate Montreal Seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Grill Mate Montreal Seasoning
HOW TO PREPARE PERFECT GREEN BEANS
Heat a large skillet on high heat. As soon as the skillet is hot, but not smoking, add the oil. Once heated, add the green beans and 1/2 cup of water.
Let the green beans cook over high heat until they release their moisture and turn bright green. Toss the green beans occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Reduce the heat to medium-high, cover them with a lid, and toss occasionally until tender.
Just before serving, toss with a couple of tablespoons of butter, and season with the perfect seasoning, Grill Mate Montreal Steak Seasoning.
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Originally published October 2009. Updated July 2025.
Originally published October 2009. Updated July 2025.
Kay these are SO much better than those limp old grey green beans we used to cook nearly to death!
ReplyDeleteyour right...and just think we ate a lot of them...thanks for stopping by my blog...good to hear from you!!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful color love these!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Montreal Seasoning. I never thought to use them with Green Beans. Definitely will try this one night this week.
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