Pan-fried Green Beans (10 min): crunchy & tasty – Neary
Pan-fried green beans are the secret to a super-quick, healthy, and delicious side dish 🥗! With this recipe, you'll always make crisp, shiny, and flavorful green beans, even during the week. Here, we'll give you the perfect cooking time in a pan 🔥, the best tips for keeping their beautiful green color 💚, some cool variations, and all our anti-waste tips. Ready to make vegetables dance in your kitchen? Let's go! 😋
Practical table: cooking time for green beans in a pan
| Type of beans | Preparation | Pan time | Texture | Trick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh, blanched | Tails removed, blanched 4 min | 6 to 8 min | Crispy, shiny | Run under cold water after blanching |
| Fresh, unbleached | Stemmed, raw | 12 to 15 min | Soft, less green | Stir often, medium heat |
| Frozen | Direct stove | 8 to 10 min | Firm, appetizing | Drain the water at the end of cooking. |
How to pan-fry crispy green beans?
- Prepare your green beans: trim them 🥒, rinse in cold water, remove any strings.
- Blanch them (optional but great): plunge them into boiling salted water for 4 minutes then directly into iced water to keep the color.
- Drain well. In a large skillet, pour a drizzle of olive oil (or half oil, half butter for a treat).
- Add the beans. Sauté over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. They should remain crisp, shiny, and smelling green!
- Season with salt, pepper, chopped garlic or shallot, and a squeeze of lemon or fresh herbs at the end. Serve hot, it's ready! 😋
FAQ — Pan-fried green beans
Should you always blanch green beans before pan-frying?
Blanching helps retain the green color and a tender-crunchy texture. It's not mandatory, but it's the key to truly appetizing and digestible green beans.
How long to cook in a pan?
After blanching, fry them for 6 to 8 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally. If they are raw, allow 12 to 15 minutes, but keep an eye on them to prevent them from drying out.
Can you pan-fry frozen green beans?
Yes! Add them directly to the hot pan with a drizzle of oil. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes over medium-high heat, without thawing.
How do you keep them nice and green and shiny?
The tip: run under cold water after blanching to set the color, then fry over high heat in a large skillet.
Any ideas for varying the recipe?
Add slivered almonds, sesame seeds, a squeeze of lemon, or sauté with cherry tomatoes, bacon, onions, or spices. Check out the homemade green bean salad for more inspiration.
Bonus tips: how to enhance your green bean stir-fries?
- Add some toasted flaked almonds for crunch 🥜.
- Brown with a little brown butter for an ultra-gourmet touch.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest or fresh parsley just before serving 🍋🌿.
- Vary the pleasures by also trying yellow beans !
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