How To Cook Frozen Green Beans
Learn how to cook frozen green beans so that they are perfectly tender, incredibly flavorful, and not mushy at all! With just a few ingredients and a couple of minutes, you'll be ready to enjoy this tasty vegetable side dish! They are so easy to prepare that you'll want to keep your freezer stocked at all times!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 23kcal
Prep 0 minutes
Cooking 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 16 oz green beans (frozen)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, or butter)
- 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
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Instructions
Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (215°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread 16 oz green beans onto the sheet in an even layer, and pop them into the oven for only 5 minutes to dry off any excess moisture.
- Remove them from the oven and drizzle them with 2 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper.
- Return the green beans to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Stovetop
- Place your green beans into a large skillet and ¼ cup of water for every 8 ounces of green beans (½ cup of water for a full 16-ounce bag).
- Cook on medium heat until all of the ice has melted off of the beans, about 3 or 4 minutes.
- Drain the green beans in a colander and shake off any excess moisture.
- Wipe out the pan and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then place the skillet over medium heat., At this point, you can add any diced onion or garlic if you like (saute for a couple of minutes before adding the green beans).
- Add the green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they are as tender as you like, adding any of your preferred seasonings.
Microwave
- Add ½ pound (8 ounces) of frozen green beans to a microwave-safe bowl and pour in 2 tablespoons of water.
- Cover the bowl tightly with a lid, or set a microwave-safe plate on top.
- Heat for 2 minutes on high power.
- Remove from the microwave, stir, and continue to heat in 30-second increments until heated all the way through.
Steam
- Add some water to a large pot and then place a steamer basket into it. Bring the water up to a boil.
- Add your green beans and then reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pot and steam for 5-8 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender.
- Drain the water and place the green beans into a bowl to toss with your preferred seasonings.
Boil
- Add water to a large pot, season generously with salt, and then bring it up to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the green beans and boil, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes.
- Strain the water and then toss the green beans in butter and/or seasoning if desired.
Notes
*Nutritional information is calculated for green beans only.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 160mg (5%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 522IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 9mg (11%) | Calcium: 28mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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