[header] How to make green beans [title] Bring a pot of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. [title] Add salt to the water once it begins to boil. [title] Trim the stems of the green beans and place them into the pot of gently boiling water. 
[title] Leave the green beans in the pot for 4 or 5 minutes, until they are cooked but still crisp. [title] Drain the green beans and cover them in ice water to stop the cooking process.