Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 quarts water (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • 1 pound green beans (or haricot verts)

Instruction

  • Add 3 quarts of water and salt to a large pot. Heat pot over high heat until a rolling boil is reached and large bubbles break the surface.
  • In a medium-sized bowl combine 1-quart water and ice. Set the ice bath aside.
  • Add beans to the boiling water and cook until the green beans are bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Immediately transfer beans to the ice bath for 5 minutes. Drain beans and use them as desired.