How to Trim Green Beans - the fast way!

Trim your Green Beans lickity split with our step-by-step guide! No need to be disheartened by the huge pile of beans you need to trim for dinner, our game plan will have you out of the kitchen in no time!

Fast bean prep starts at your greengrocers or supermarket, look for beans that are firm, bright green, and snap easily when bent. Avoid any beans that appear wilted or have blemishes.

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Prepping Beans One Step at a Time

Most green bean varieties nowadays are stringless, so I no longer find it necessary to remove the strings.

However, if you would like to string your beans snap from one end and pull down (you may use a paring knife to do this)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by taking a handful of beans, no need to do it one bean at a time, it's more efficient to prepare them all together.

Rinse the beans under cold running water to wash off any dirt or impurities. Then, gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

WASHING GREEN BEANS IN A COLANDER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER

Grab your handful of beans and line them up on a cutting board or a clean surface.

Take a sharp knife and cut off the ends of the beans. This will remove any tough or stringy parts.

CUTTING ONE SIDE OF GREEN BEAN ENDS ON A WOODEN BOARD WITH A KNIFE

Once you've trimmed the ends, pick up the beans and tap them gently on the cutting board to align the opposite ends.

HAND HOLDING GREEN BEANS & TAPPING TO ALIGN ON A WOODEN BOARD WITH KNIFE IN BACKGROUND

Line up the opposite ends neatly so that they are all facing in the same direction.

Now, carefully cut off the opposite ends of the beans, ensuring that they are all even in length.

Hold your bunch of beans firmly with one hand while using your other hand to cut them in half lengthwise. This will give you perfectly halved beans that are ready to be cooked in any way you desire!

HANDS LINING UP TO CUT GREEN BEANS IN HALF WITH A KNIFE ON A WOODEN BOARD

Why Green Beans Are Good to Eat

Fresh beans are rich in vitamins and minerals

Vitamin A which is good for vision, the immune system, and reproduction.
Vitamin C that helps maintain and repair body tissue helps absorb Iron and helps form collagen.
Folate makes red and white blood cells and is essential in early pregnancy for the healthy development of a baby.
Magnesium is involved in the regulation of muscle, heart and nerve function and keeping bones strong and iron that is required for the production of red blood cells.