How to Cook Green Beans

Green Beans are very typical in Chile. They are very tasty and healthy. You can use them as an entree, salad or in a main course.

For 2 portions.

Ingredients

1 pound (1/2 kg) of green beans
2 liters of water
salt to taste


Preparation

Wash the green beans and cut off the ends.
In a pot, boil the water.
Then add the green beans to cook with a little of salt.
Let it cook without the lid during 10 minutes or until the green beans are soft.

You can cut the green beans however you like, before letting them cook.

The green beans are know in Spanish-speaking countries as:

Porotos Verdes
Judías Verdes
Habichuelas
Alubias verdes
Vainas
Ejotes
Chauchas
Bajocas
Vainitas
Vainicas