Microwave Green Beans
Microwave Green Beans with butter, salt, pepper and garlic for a quick and healthy side dish. Learn how to steam fresh green beans the easy way in just a few minutes.
Servings: 6
Cost: $5
Equipment
- microwave oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- pinch sea salt, pepper and garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse and trim green beans. Don't dry
- Place in microwave safe dish, and add butter, sea salt, pepper and garlic powder
- Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes for tender crisp beans or 5 to 6 minutes for softer beans
Notes
All microwaves are different. Always start off with shortest time and a minute if needed.
Cook string beans or haricots verts for 2 to 3 minutes for crips tender beans or 3 to 4 minutes for softer texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg