String bean baby food recipe
Green Bean Baby Food (Stage One)
Looking for the first puree to serve your baby? Try this Green Bean Baby Food recipe! Steamed until just tender, this nutritious and smooth puree features a mild taste for your baby’s emerging palette. It’s a great Stage 1 Baby Food for 4-6 months and up.
Medically reviewed and co-written by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).
Green Bean PureeHold on ’cause I’m about to tell you something shocking. 😲
This homemade green bean puree is not only full of essential nutrients, but it is also delicious!
I know, this seems hard to believe because pureed green beans as baby food get a pretty bad rap.
But it’s 💯 true! This green bean puree will knock your 🧦 off!
We start with fresh or frozen green beans that are gently steamed to bring out the freshness. Then, we blend them into a velvety and creamy puree for baby. I add a pinch of cilantro, parsley, or basil to this puree to round out the flavor profile, but you can skip that step if you prefer. Because we are using this gentle way of cooking the green beans 💚, their taste doesn’t get aggressive, making it the perfect light puree for your baby’s first bite.
Is it your first time making homemade baby food? If you answered yes, then I suggest you start this journey by reading my in-depth Guide on How to Make Homemade Baby Food. The detailed article goes over all the essential information such as the best cooking tools to have on hand, safe storage, knowing when your baby is ready for solids, introducing purees, making the best first foods for baby, and more! You can also check out my best-selling cookbook for even more information and recipes.
Green Bean Baby Food Video
Watch this video to see how easy this Green Bean Puree recipe is to make!
Reasons to Love this Green Bean Puree- simple and easy to make
- filled with nutrients for a growing baby
- features a gentle taste
- great for babies 4-6+ months
- stage 1 baby food
- freezer-friendly
- smooth and creamy
- aids digestion
- budget-friendly
Make sure to read the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions!
- Green Beans: You can use fresh or frozen green beans for this recipe.
- Herbs: You can add a pinch of cilantro, basil, parsley, mint, or chives to this puree to enhance the flavor profile. While I love the boost of flavor that herbs add to the puree, putting in herbs is completely optional.
- Good source of fiber to help with any digestive issue.
- A great source with vitamin C to help support your baby’s immune system.
- A good source of vitamin K to help strengthen bones.
Want to learn more about the benefits of Green Beans for your baby? Then read the entire Green Bean Profile here.
Green Bean Tip: You can use either fresh or frozen green beans for this recipe. If you want to use organic but are on a budget, try looking for frozen organic green beans in the freezer aisle, which are cheaper than fresh conventional green beans.
Step-by-Step Instructions- Trim: Roughly trim the green beans. If you’ll be adding herbs, roughly chop them as well.
- Steam: Fill a medium saucepan with 2” of water and bring to boil over medium heat. Place the green beans (fresh or frozen) into a steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Let it cool slightly — reserve the steamer water.
- Puree: Transfer the green beans and herb to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, adding liquid in 1/4 cup increments if needed until you reach your desired consistency.
- Eat: Serve to your baby or freeze for later.
These tools will make it a lot easier for you to make this healthy Green Bean Puree. For more of my favorite kitchen tools make sure to check out my shop.
- Steamer insert with lid
- Blender or Food Processor
- Freezer Tray
- Storage Containers for Fridge
- Stasher Bag
- Bib with catch pocket
- Reusable pouches
Recipe Tips
- Adding Healthy Fats: Adding a teaspoon of avocado, coconut oil, or olive oil wonderfully compliments this green bean puree. Not only will healthy fats bring out the natural nuttiness of green beans, but they also add healthy fats into your baby’s diet.
- Fresh or Frozen: Feel free to use fresh or frozen green beans for this recipe.
While I love the crisp and fresh flavor of steamed green beans, there are several ways you can cook green beans for baby food.
SkilletTrim the green beans and then add them to a large skillet that has been preheated with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook for 2 more minutes. Puree in a blender as directed below.
RoastedIf you want the baby puree to have a dense, earthy taste, then roast the green beans instead.
Trim the green beans and then toss with 1-2 tsp of olive or avocado oil on a baking sheet. Cook 425 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, tossing halfway through baking time or until tender when pricked with a fork. Puree in a blender as directed below.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can baby eat green beans?
Babies can have green beans as one of their first foods. When a baby can start on solids is determined by their own rate of development, which generally comes between 4-6 months of age. Some of the developmental milestones babies need to reach in order to start solids include: if your baby has solid control of their head and neck, if your baby has doubled in weight, and if your baby is reaching for or opening their mouth when you eat (see my guide here). Before you start baby on purees, you should consult with your pediatrician to make sure your child is developmentally ready.
Can green beans be baby’s first food?
Green beans can 100% be your baby’s first food if you want it to be. It is recommended to wait to introduce the top eight allergen foods to your baby once a few other well-tolerated foods have been introduced, but otherwise, foods can be introduced in any order so choose whatever you are most excited for your baby to have.
Are green beans a common allergen for baby?
No, green beans are not a common allergen, however, as with any food, start with a small portion and be aware of any signs that might be an allergic reaction after introducing it.
Do green beans cause constipation for babies?
Green beans do not usually cause constipation in babies, and may actually help alleviate constipation due to their high fiber content.
Adding SpicesFeel free to add a big pinch of roughly chopped basil, cilantro, mint, parsley, or chives to this puree before blending.
Coconut Oil: Another great addition to this puree is adding 1-2 teaspoons of organic virgin coconut oil. Healthy fats, such as coconut oil, help aid your baby’s brain development and function, repair torn or strained muscles (great for crawlers), and is great for digestion needs.
How to Store Green Bean PureeRefrigeratorYou can store this puree in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
FreezerThis puree can be frozen for up to 4 months.
- Spoon puree into a freezer storage container. Do not overfill.
- Place the lid on the storage container or cover with a piece of saran wrap — label with the date and recipe name.
- Place the tray into the freezer and let it freeze completely – preferably overnight.
- Pop-out the baby food cubes and place them in a zip-lock baggie or stasher bag. Don’t forget to relabel the baggie or stager bag for future reference.
Need more information on how to store your baby foods? Head over to my Best Baby Food Storage Containers – Plus 6 Tips on Freezing and Thawing post!
Label Tip: Don’t forget to label your purees before you place them in the fridge or freezer with the name of the puree and the date you made it. Take it from me; by the end of the week, you will completely forget what is in your freezer and how long it’s been there. 😉
Green Bean Combination PureesWhile Green Bean Baby Food is already tasty by itself, you can also easily mix and match it with other nutrient-dense baby food purees. For a Stage Two puree, give these fun flavor combos a try!
- Apples
- Broccoli
- Quinoa Baby Cereal
- Chicken
- Pea
- Softened Tofu
- Yogurt
- Mango
Green Beans for Baby-Led Weaning: Green beans are also a great food to serve to your baby whole for baby-led weaning (6+ months) or as a finger food (9+ months). You can always serve baby a combination of purees and finger foods right from the start.
Puree Feeding Tips
- Follow your baby’s lead – when feeding purees from a spoon, sometimes there’s a tendency to keep offering bites past the point of your baby being full. Always follow your baby’s cues for when they are done eating. Turning away from the spoon, closing her mouth, or pushing food away are all signs that your baby is finished with the meal.
- Try adding a little seasoning or spice to purees – babies like flavor! Or consider changing the temperature of purees from time to time, to slightly warmed or slightly chilled. Varying these aspects adds to the sensory experience!
- Throwing spoons is a common phase that all babies go through at one point or another. One of the best ways to handle spoon throwing is to ignore it and keep feeding your baby as usual (with an extra spoon you already have at the table). If your baby ends up also throwing back up spoons #2 AND #3, simply encourage your baby to eat with their hands until they appear to be finished with the meal. ***Give baby plenty of opportunities to practice putting items in and taking items out of containers outside of mealtimes.
Or watch a shortened version of this video here.
- 1 pound green beans, fresh or frozen
- 1 big pinch of fresh basil, cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Trim: roughly trim the green beans and roughly chop the herb (if using).
Steam: fill a medium saucepan with 2” of water and bring to boil over medium heat. Place the green beans (fresh or frozen) into a steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly. Reserve steamer water.
Puree: transfer the green beans and herb to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, adding liquid in 1/4 cup increments if needed until you reach your desired consistency.
Eat: serve to baby or freeze for later.
Age: 4-6 months and up
Yield: 16 ounces
Storage: Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Adding Spices: you can add a big pinch of roughly chopped basil, cilantro, mint, parsley or chives to this puree before blending.
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Easy Green Bean Baby Food
Learn how to make quick and flavorful Green Bean Baby Food as a baby-led weaning food or as a Stage 1 or 2 puree. Plus, find tips on how to store and combine the puree with other flavors to make yummy baby food combinations.
Green Bean Baby Food
Green beans are such a common veggie and one that can be flavored in so many ways that it’s a wonderful option for baby. I love making the puree and offering a whole bean as different texture experiences, so you can choose the one that works best for where you are in your baby-feeding journey.
Read on to learn how to make a basic Green Bean Puree, how to serve Green Beans as a BLW food, options for easy baby food combinations with green beans, and tips for green bean finger foods.
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Ingredients You Need
Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to make this baby food recipe, whether as a puree or a baby-led weaning food.
- Green beans: I am showing this recipe using fresh green beans, but you can use yellow beans, French beans, or frozen green beans.
- Olive oil: Olive oil adds some flavor and fat and makes the food taste better.
See the Notes at the end of the recipe for options to turn the puree into a baby food combination by pairing it with other purees.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Below is an overview of how to make this baby food recipe. Scroll to the end of the post for the full amounts and timing info.
- Add the green beans to a steamer basket set in a pot with water. Set pot over medium heat, and when the water starts to steam, cover pot.
- Cook until the green beans are tender when poked with a fork. Let cool slightly.
- Serve one at a time, baby-led weaning style.
- Or, to make a puree, transfer to a blender with olive oil. Blend until smooth.
Green Beans for Baby-Led Weaning
You can serve cooked green beans to a baby feeding themselves in the baby-led weaning style of eating. As long as the green beans are soft and tender, they are a great food for babies to eat starting around 6 months, or whenever they start solids.
Green Bean Puree
You can serve green bean puree on a baby spoon or in a reusable pouch, depending on how you prefer or where you’ll be. It stores well and is easy to vary the flavor as you like.
Green Bean Baby Food Combinations
To vary the flavor and nutrients in this as a Stage 2 baby food, you can combine Green Bean Baby Food with any of the following purees:
Best Apple Puree (with Flavor Combinations + Storage Tips))
There’s no one right serving size for every child, so start with a smaller amount and offer more as indicated by baby. When they turn their head or close their mouth, end the meal—it’s usually pretty obvious when they want to be done!
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Easy Pear Puree (Plus Easy Storage Tips)
Use ripe pears—they should give just a little to the touch and smell like a pear—for the best flavor in this puree. Some babies may want a few spoonful, some a bowlful. Follow baby’s cues to determine the right amount for them.
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Easy Sweet Potato Puree
Perfectly creamy Sweet Potato Puree is a very favorite easy side dish (and baby food!). This is delicious in fall, takes less than 30 minutes, and can be flavored in all sorts of ways.
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Easy Chicken Puree
This chicken puree is a nutrient-rich baby food that's easy to make and packed with flavor. It's a quick blend of chicken and sweet potato that's versatile, so you can make it as a Stage 1 or 2 baby food.
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Easy Avocado Puree
This easy baby food is rich in healthy fats, super smooth, and has a mellow flavor. This is a great puree to make when you’re eating something like tacos…so you can have some too!
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Butternut Squash Baby Food Puree
You can make this puree to feed to a baby or toddler, or as a simple side dish for the whole family to share.
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How to Store
Store the puree in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze in an ice cube tray overnight, transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw 1-2 cubes overnight in the fridge in a container or at room temperature for about an hour.
Best Tips for Success
- Green Bean Baby Food Combination: Mix with equal parts Apple Puree, Sweet Potato Puree, Pear Puree, Avocado Puree, Chicken Puree, or another favorite puree.
- Use frozen green beans in place of fresh and reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes or so.
- Use water, no-salt-added broth of any type, breastmilk, or formula as the liquid when blending the puree.
- You may also enjoy Beets for Baby.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Author Amy Palanjian
Cuisine American
Course Baby Food
Calories 44kcal
Servings 6 8
- ▢ 1 pound green beans (stems trimmed)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
Add the green beans to a steamer basket set in a pot with 4 inches of water. Set pot over medium heat and when the water starts to steam, cover pot.
Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the green beans are tender when poked with a fork. Let cool slightly.
Serve one at a time, baby-led weaning style. (Optionally, toss in a little olive oil before serving.)
Or, to make a puree, transfer to a blender with the olive oil. Blend smooth, adding ½-¾ cup water or no-salt-added broth at a time to make a smooth puree.
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Storage Containers
- Store the puree in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze in an ice cube tray overnight, transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can, and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw 1-2 cubes overnight in the fridge in a container or at room temperature for about an hour.
- Green Bean Baby Food Combination: Mix with equal parts Apple Puree, Sweet Potato Puree, Pear Puree, Avocado Puree, Chicken Puree, or another favorite puree.
- Use frozen green beans in place of fresh and reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes or so.
- Use water, no-salt-added broth of any type, breastmilk, or formula as the liquid when blending the puree.
Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 44kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 160mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 522IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg
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with mushrooms, meat, tuna, aspic and with nuts - Amurskaya Pravda, Blagoveshchensk and Amur region news Meanwhile, its calorie content in its pure boiled form does not exceed 25 calories per 100 g of product. Unlike many other vegetables, asparagus beans are not able to absorb toxic substances from the outside, therefore it is considered absolutely harmless for dietary and baby food.
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Green beans with egg for breakfast
Green beans - 400 g, egg - 2 pcs., butter or olive oil, vinegar - 1 tbsp. l., salt.
Wash the string beans and cut off the tails and tips. Boil for 5 minutes in boiling water. Throw the beans in a colander and rinse with 1 liter of water with 1 tbsp. l. vinegar so that the beans do not lose their color. Fry for 3 minutes in a pan with oil. Crack 2 eggs into the beans. Mix, fry. Salt to taste.
Green beans, frozen
Milk beans.
We wash the bean pods, cut off the rough part where the stalk is attached, and cut into pieces 2 to 5 cm long. So that the thawed pods do not lose their rich color and turn brown, they should be blanched - immersed in boiling water for three minutes. During this time, they will not lose their consistency, but will become elastic and acquire a beautiful shade. From boiling water, transfer the beans to ice water for 3 minutes, which will fix the color and cool the pods. We recline in a colander, dry on a towel. We lay out in tightly closed bags - and in the freezer. In this form, beans can be stored for up to 4-6 months, retaining most of the vitamins.
Green beans with cream sauce
Green beans - 200 g, red onion - 3 pcs., garlic - 1 tooth, butter - 130 g, heavy cream - 100 ml, water - 70 ml, salt, pepper, granular mustard - 1 tsp. , parsley.
Soak the beans in cold water for an hour before boiling. Then cut off the ends and boil for 10 minutes. Dip the finished beans in ice water for a minute, put them in a colander. Saute onion and garlic in oil. After 10 minutes, add the cooled beans, pour in water and cream. Salt and pepper. Simmer until the sauce becomes thick. At the very end of cooking, add mustard.
Green beans with mushrooms
Green beans - 400 g, fresh mushrooms - 200 g, onion - 1 pc., garlic - 3 teeth, vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. l., anise, bay leaf, dry basil, fresh dill and parsley, salt.
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Wash the mushrooms, pat dry and cut into small pieces. Fry in vegetable oil along with chopped onions. Add green beans to the mushroom pan. Simmer until the water has completely evaporated, about 15 minutes. Turn off the fire. Salt, add dried anise, basil, bay leaf. Cover the pan with a lid, let the dish infuse for 5 minutes so that it is saturated with the spicy aroma of spices. If you are not fasting, you can sprinkle the beans on top with grated cheese and pour over the creamy sauce. When serving, garnish the dish with fresh chopped herbs.
Green beans with meat m
Green beans - 400 g, meat, preferably pork - 500 g, onions - 2 pcs., garlic - 1 tooth, flour - 1.5 tbsp. l., salt, ground black pepper, broth - 100 ml.
Cut the meat into small pieces. Fry in vegetable oil for 7 minutes until golden brown. Then add chopped onion. Fry for about 3 minutes. Add beans to the pan, simmer for 5 minutes. Add broth and simmer for 15 minutes. At the end of cooking, salt, pepper, add chopped garlic and flour. Serve with boiled potatoes.
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Green beans (also called asparagus) are included in the list of hypoallergenic products that pediatricians recommend introducing into complementary foods from 9 months. Green bean pods contain many trace elements useful for a growing organism: vitamin E, carotene, iron, calcium, magnesium, iodine, phosphorus, magnesium, as well as many easily digestible proteins. There is only one caveat - the beans must be young. In adult pods, the fibers are too coarse for the delicate children's intestines.
Tuna and green bean salad
Tomatoes - 2 pcs., tuna in its own juice or oil - 1 can, asparagus beans - 200 g., boiled eggs - 2 pcs., soy sauce - 2 tbsp. l., garlic - 3 teeth, parsley or cilantro, spices.
Boil beans for 5 minutes, cut into pieces. Fry in a pan, adding garlic and soy sauce until the pods are soft. Cut the tomatoes into slices, like the eggs. Arrange on a platter along with the beans. Drain the liquid from the canned food, place the fish on top. Sprinkle the salad with finely chopped egg white and herbs.
Asian chicken and bean noodles
Chicken fillet - 500 g, egg noodles - 250 g, sweet pepper - 1 pc., green beans - 200 g, carrots - 100 g, soy sauce - 14 tbsp. l., apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp. l., tetra ginger - 1 tsp, starch - 1 tsp, sugar - 3 tsp, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil.
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Cut the chicken fillet into thin pieces and fry until golden brown. For the sauce, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ground pepper, ginger and starch. Heat the oil in a frying pan or in a wok, first put the sliced peppers and carrots, and after a few minutes, cut short bean pods. Fry, stirring, over high heat, but not until fully cooked, so that they remain a little raw. Boil the noodles in salted water. Continuing to fry, add chicken to vegetables, after a minute - sauce, after 3 minutes - noodles, and fry everything together for another 1-2 minutes.
Children's soup with oatmeal and beans
Chicken - 500 g, green beans - 7 pods, carrots - 1 pc., potatoes - 1 pc., parsley root, oatmeal - 1 tbsp. l., salt.
Cook chicken broth with roots. Strain the finished broth, disassemble the meat. Put oatmeal and vegetables into the broth. Cook until done. Then add chicken meat. For children under 1.5 years old, pass the soup through a blender.
Rice soup with vegetables
Broth chicken, 1/4 cup rice, ½ cup green beans, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 100 g courgette, oil sunflower - 2 tbsp. l., dill, parsley (dry) - 1 tsp each, allspice and black pepper, bay leaf, salt.
Pre-boil the chicken. We take the meat out of the pan, put rice and beans in the broth, cook over low heat. Fry the onion in a saucepan, put the rest of the vegetables and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the contents of the saucepan to the saucepan. After 5-10 minutes, put the spices and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Add a piece of chicken to the plates.
Green bean casserole
Green beans - 100 g, cauliflower - 100 g, tomatoes - 3 pcs., garlic - 3 cloves, sweet pepper - 2 pcs., onion - 1 pc., flour - 1 tbsp. l., salt, vegetable oil.
Boil cauliflower and beans for 10 minutes in salted water. Sweet pepper and tomatoes (it is better to remove the skin) cut into small pieces. Chop the onion and fry. Put all the prepared vegetables in a baking dish, sauteed onions on top. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
Egg and string bean cake
Sour cream - 150 g, vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. l., hard-boiled egg - 1 pc., salt - 0.5 tsp., sugar - 1 tsp., flour - about 1 tbsp., baking powder - 1 tsp. For the filling: egg - 2-3 pieces, green beans - 200 g, green onion, Provencal herbs, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, salt.
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Beat sour cream, egg, sugar, salt. Add butter, baking powder and gradually flour while continuing to beat. You will get a sticky dough. Dip the beans in boiling water, cook for 3 minutes, drain in a colander, pour over with ice water. Cut the beans, green onions, eggs, mix, salt, sprinkle with Provence herbs. Cover the form with parchment paper, grease with oil, pour half the dough. Then lay out the filling evenly and fill with the remaining dough. Sprinkle the top of the cake with a mixture of sesame and mustard seeds. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. at 180 deg.
Green beans without sterilization
Green beans - 800 g, water - 1 l, sugar - 100 g, spices, vinegar 9% - 50 g, salt - 1 tbsp. l.
Wash bean pods well, cut into pieces. Boil (young - 5 minutes, mature - 10). We put any spices and herbs on the bottom of the jar, beans on top and pour boiling water. We leave for half an hour. After that, pour the water into a saucepan, add vinegar, sugar, salt and boil. Pour the beans again, roll up and leave to cool upside down, wrapped in something warm.
Multi-cooker green beans with nuts
Green beans - 500 g, walnuts - 6 pcs., salt, black pepper, herbs, lemon juice, vegetable oil.
Rinse the string beans, cut off the tails, cut. Place in the multicooker bowl and steam for about 15 minutes. Then mix with pepper, salt, chopped nut kernels, lemon juice, oil. Sprinkle with herbs on a plate. Love spicy - add garlic, love bright - canned corn.
Battered string beans
Green beans - 300 g, flour - 200 g, egg - 3 pcs., vegetable oil.
Rinse the string beans, cut off the stems. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes (cooking time depends on the degree of maturity). To keep the cooked beans soft and green, pour ice water over them. Pour the flour into a plastic bag and put the cooled pods there. Shake the package. In a bowl, beat the chicken eggs and put the green beans in flour in them. Fry the pods in a pan on both sides.
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Very quickly, green string beans can turn into an excellent side dish, soup or snack, while not only tasty, but also very healthy. There is nothing easier than a side dish of frozen green beans, the costs are minimal, and the result is guaranteed.
I got the idea for the side dish from my mother-in-law, although she uses fresh green beans from her garden. My husband loves this side dish so much that I decided to test frozen beans.
It turned out that the side dish with frozen beans is no worse than with fresh, so now I always have a bag of green beans in my freezer. I hope you enjoy this side dish as well.
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How to make a side dish of frozen green beans
Ingredients:
- String beans - 1 package
- Garlic - 2 pcs. clove
- Butter - 20 g can be replaced with olive oil
Preparation: Step 1
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Frozen String Beans Video Recipe
Frozen String Beans Recipe with Step by Step Photos
We will need a packet of frozen string beans and garlic. Proportions, in general, are not very important. String beans practically do not decrease in size during cooking, and therefore you can immediately imagine portions.
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Step 2
Dissolve a piece of butter in a frying pan. You can add some olive oil if you like it.
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Step 3
We take out green string beans from the freezer and break the pods a little with our hands. Beans do not need to be defrosted or cooked ahead of time. The resulting pods can be immediately sent to the pan.
I immediately cover the pan with a lid and leave it like that for literally 1 minute to defrost.
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Step 4
After a minute, I remove the lid and fry on a fire slightly above average for about five minutes. The beans will be bright, green and crispy. If you don't like crispy green beans, then you can cook longer, another five or ten minutes until soft, but the beans will also lose their color.
At this time, finely chop a few cloves of garlic. Many people like it when there is a lot of garlic in the beans, I add one large clove per serving.
Beans can be turned off, finely chopped garlic can be added, mixed and served. Suitable for any meat, you can also serve as an appetizer before the main course.