Uploaded September 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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How to Blanch Green Beans and Haricot Vert. It's important to "shock" them in ice water to stop the cooking process; this helps them retain their texture and color. Yeah, no more mushy green beans! Green beans are great in a Nicoise Salad, by the way... here's our recipe: wp.me/p1X6Hr-f2

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