Green and Yellow Wax Beans

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   When Shopping: The wax bean is a pale yellow variety of green bean. For green or yellow beans, look for long, smooth, crisp pods with fresh-looking tips and bright green or waxy yellow color. Wrap airtight and store in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Preparing for Cooking: Wash beans, and cut off ends. Leave whole, or cut crosswise into about 1-inch pieces. To save time when cutting, place 3 to 4 beans side by side on a cutting board, and cut off all the ends at one time. Boiling: Add 1 inch of water (and 1/4 teaspoon salt if desired) to a medium saucepan (about 2-quart size). Add the beans. Cover and heat to boiling over high heat. Once water is boiling, reduce heat just enough so water bubbles gently. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender when pierced with a fork; drain in a strainer. Steaming: Place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water in a skillet or saucepan. The water should not touch the bottom of the basket. Place beans in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling over high heat. Once water is boiling, reduce heat to low. Steam covered 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender when pierced with a fork. Microwaving Pieces: Place beans and 1/2 cup water in a 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back 2-inch edge to vent. Microwave on High 9 to 12 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until crisp-tender when pierced with a fork. Let stand covered 5 minutes; drain in a strainer. 1 pound is enough for 4 servings ____________________ Please note, if you should change this recipe it will no longer be an approved Betty Crocker® Recipe. You may notice that the nutritional information calculated by MasterCook is different from the nutritional information listed in the Betty Crocker® cookbooks. Because MasterCook and Betty Crocker® use different nutritional analysis programs and different nutrient databases, variations in results are expected. "© General Mills, Inc. 1998." Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium Other Carbohydrates