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You\u2019ve just read in a recipe that you need to \u201cblanch the green beans\u201d, and you are not sure what does it actually means? How long should you cook them? Here\u2019s a complete guide on how to blanch green beans the right way, so they stay bright green, crisp, and full of flavor. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Why Blanch Green Beans?<\/h2>\n

Most recipes that use green beans call for blanching them first. But what does that really mean, and why is it so important? <\/p>\n

To blanch vegetables means briefly boiling them in water<\/strong>, then immediately plunging them into ice water <\/strong>to stop the cooking. It\u2019s a simple technique that can be used for all kinds of vegetables (green beans, broccoli, peas, cauliflower, or even leeks). And there are a few good reasons to do it:<\/p>\n