1 Blanch The Beans In A Large Pot Of Boiling Salted Water 4 Minutes, Or Until They Are Crisp Tender. Note: Test One, If It Is "Chewy" Keep The Beans Cooking A Bit Longer. If You Are Using French Cut Beans, Or Extra Thin Beans, They May Not Need To Cook As Long As 4 Minutes; Start Testing Them At 1 1/2 To 2 Minutes. Drain And Place The Beans In A Bowl Of Ice Water To Stop The Cooking. Drain Again And Set Aside. (At This Point You Can Make The Beans A Day Ahead, Store In Refrigerator.) 2 Heat A Large Saut