How to Cook Fresh Green Beans

Ingredients:

- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

- 1/4 cup water

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Green Beans

Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends. If the beans are long, you can cut them into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2: Steam the Green Beans

In a large saucepan or skillet, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, salt, and pepper. Cover the pan and steam the green beans for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.

Step 3: Drain the Green Beans

Drain the green beans in a colander.

Step 4: Serve the Green Beans

The green beans are now ready to be served. You can enjoy them on their own or add them to your favorite salad, soup, or stir-fry.

Here are some additional tips for cooking fresh green beans:

* If you want to add some extra flavor, you can add a little bit of butter, olive oil, or garlic to the water when you boil the green beans.

* You can also roast green beans in the oven. To do this, toss the green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper and then roast them at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender.

* Green beans can also be grilled. To do this, preheat your grill to medium-high heat and then grill the green beans for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.