Liven up summery wax beans with a touch of fresh mint.

Here is a simple way to prepare them, with the subtle flavor of a mint infusion.

What are Yellow Wax Beans?

Dish of wax beans cooked with mint

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Wax beans also can have a purple hue, known as purple beans.

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Let sit for at least an hour if you’ve got the option to.

Side view of yellow beans in a cream colored bowl.

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The longer the mint is in the olive oil, the better the infusion.

Prepare the beans by cutting off and discarding the tips and ends.

Snap the beans in half, if necessary, to have pieces about 2 inches in length.

Mashing mint in a bowl for a wax beans recipe.

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Bring an inch of water in a saucepan to a boil.

Place the beans in a steamer basket in the saucepan.

Cover and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Adding oil to the mint to make a wax beans recipe.

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Check for doneness after about 8 minutes or so.

If a fork easily goes through them, they’re done.

Remove beans from pan and place them into a serving bowl.

Wax beans on a cutting board to make a wax beans recipe.

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Use a strainer to drizzle the mint-infused olive oil over the beans.

Sprinkle salt over the beans to taste.

(Fleur de sel would work really well with this dish.)

A pot of yellow beans.

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Chop up a few more mint leaves to add as garnish.

Adding dressing to a bowl of yellow beans.

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Overhead view of yellow beans in a cream colored bowl.

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