Green Beans Posted on July 20, 2013 by adminJuly 20, 2013 Green Beans Print recipe Print with all photos Print text only Ingredients 1 Quart fresh green beans 1 Tbsp butter salt and pepper to taste Directions Wash the beans and snip or break off the tips. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the beans, cover and boil for about 7 minutes,. Remove one and it should easily be cut in half by a fork. Drain the beans and toss with the butter and salt and pepper.