Steamed Green and Yellow Beans

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Steamed Green and Yellow Beans
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
When string beans and yellow beans are at their peak in the summer, they’re tender and sweet. They’re not fibrous, the seeds are tender and small and they’re not tough. The yellow wax beans compliment the green bean texture, flavor and color. If you can’t get the yellow wax beans, just use the green beans.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Californian
Author: Barbara
Ingredients
  • ½ Lb string beans, cleaned and tips removed
  • ½ lb yellow wax beans, cleaned and tips removed
Instructions
  1. Place the beans in a steamer and steam quickly, less than 10 minutes. Test to insure that they green beans are brightly colored and tender crisp. These beans need no seasoning or butter. But if you must…
Recipe Notes

I’m using a Parrot Ranch Steamer, made by a delightful fellow at his ranch near Tassajara. You can get these at the Aptos and MPC Farmer’s Markets.