Green beans are a typical dish of Spanish home cooking. Often accompanied by boiled potatoes, they are a must-have on any children's menu. Despite being a simple and delicious dish, many people hold them in low regard due to their school days. That's why we want to show you that good green beans can be truly delicious.
The biggest mistake we make when preparing green beans is overcooking them. Overcooked beans end up mushy and sandy, with a very unpleasant texture. The best way to avoid this mistake is to steam them, placing them in a colander over boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. If they seem a bit mushy, you can place them in cold water to prevent them from further cooking in the residual heat.
Instead of serving them with bland, boring potatoes, we'll show you how to make a delicious mashed potato with a garlic and paprika stir-fry. The only garnish these beans need is a few slices of ham on top.
If you like traditional recipes, our website teaches you how to make the juiciest potato omelet , a super creamy salmorejo , delicious chicken cannelloni , or exquisite baked sea bass . We also have tapas recipes like garlic shrimp , patatas bravas , or a delicious escalivada .
Learn how to make the best green beans with our recipe!
Index
- 1 Necessary ingredients
- 2 How to prepare green beans with potatoes
- 3 How do you clean green beans?
- 4 How long do you cook green beans?
- 5 What to Serve with Green Beans
- 6 Ingredients
- 7 Instructions
Necessary ingredients
How to prepare green beans with potatoes
How do you clean green beans?
Freshly picked beans aren't very fibrous, and we can often skip the cleaning step. If a bean snaps cleanly when folded at the ends, it means they're fresh and don't need to be cleaned. If, on the other hand, they don't snap when folded, we'll need to clean them to remove the fibers.
To clean them, the easiest way is to cut off the ends first. You can do this one by one or line them all up on a board and cut off all the ends at once. Then, run a knife along the sides of each bean to remove the fibers. Remember, you only need to remove a small thread; don't try to take half a bean. Once the threads are removed, you can cook them whole or cut them into smaller pieces, whichever you prefer. Watch our video to see the step-by-step process.
How long do you cook green beans?
Green beans require very little cooking time, but they often cook alongside potatoes, leaving them soft and mushy. To ensure they are fresh and perfectly cooked, it's best to steam them by placing a colander over boiling water and cooking them in the steam from the potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes.
What to serve with green beans
Traditional green beans are usually served with boiled potatoes and sometimes with a hard-boiled egg. We like them best with mashed potatoes and ham because it adds more texture and interest to the dish. If you're looking for a lighter recipe, they're also delicious with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Servings 2
- Amount per serving
- % Daily Value *
- Saturated Fat 11 g56 %
- Fiber 8.6 g35 %
- Sugars 10.8 g
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
