Green and Yellow Wax Beans
1 pound green or yellow wax beans
When Shopping: The wax bean is a pale yellow variety of green bean. For
green or yellow beans, look for long, smooth, crisp pods with
fresh-looking tips and bright green or waxy yellow color. Wrap airtight
and store in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Preparing for Cooking: Wash beans, and cut off ends. Leave whole, or cut
crosswise into about 1-inch pieces. To save time when cutting, place 3 to
4 beans side by side on a cutting board, and cut off all the ends at one
time.
Boiling: Add 1 inch of water (and 1/4 teaspoon salt if desired) to a
medium saucepan (about 2-quart size). Add the beans. Cover and heat to
boiling over high heat. Once water is boiling, reduce heat just enough so
water bubbles gently. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and cook 5 to 10
minutes longer or until crisp-tender when pierced with a fork; drain in a
strainer.
Steaming: Place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water in a skillet or
saucepan. The water should not touch the bottom of the basket. Place beans
in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling over high heat. Once water is
boiling, reduce heat to low. Steam covered 10 to 12 minutes or until
crisp-tender when pierced with a fork.
Microwaving Pieces: Place beans and 1/2 cup water in a 1 1/2-quart
microwavable casserole. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back 2-inch edge
to vent. Microwave on High 9 to 12 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes,
until crisp-tender when pierced with a fork. Let stand covered 5 minutes;
drain in a strainer.
1 pound is enough for 4 servings
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Please note, if you should change this recipe it will no longer be an
approved Betty Crocker® Recipe.
You may notice that the nutritional information calculated by MasterCook
is different from the nutritional information listed in the Betty Crocker®
cookbooks. Because MasterCook and Betty Crocker® use different nutritional
analysis programs and different nutrient databases, variations in results
are expected.
Per serving: 31 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
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