Cooked Green Beans With A Fresh Crunch: Easy, Vibrant, and Crisp

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Why Green Beans?

With their vibrant color and comforting flavor, cooked green beans bring warmth to the table with a fresh, crisp, and crunchy bite. Effortless in preparation, a little salt and pepper is all they need to be a memorable part of any meal.

Easy as ever, these are the basic ingredients:

  • whole green beans

  • avocado oil

  • salt

  • pepper

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Preparation:

For this recipe, be sure to use fresh, whole green beans from the produce section of the grocery store, or farmers market. Before getting started, rinse them well and trim the ends if needed.

  1. Toss the green beans in a pan with avocado oil over medium heat.

  2. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Move them around frequently, cooking them lightly — it only takes a few minutes. Leave them slightly undercooked so that they stay crisp and crunchy.

  4. Optional to add freshly crushed garlic near the end, and enjoy.

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Dr. Amanda Ortiz

Dr. Amanda Ortiz is a licensed acupuncturist certified by the California Acupuncture Board. An artist and writer at heart, she holds both a Master’s and Doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her private practice is based in Venice, CA.

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