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Steamed Green Beans: A Simple and Nutritious Recipe

Steamed green beans make for the simplest, most nutritious side addition to any quick weeknight dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 16 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Add the trimmed green beans and a ½ cup of water to a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, making sure that it’s tightly secured on all sides of the bowl.
  • Microwave the plastic wrap-covered bowl of green beans + water for 3 ½ minutes (for al dente green beans) or 5 minutes (for baby-friendly textured green beans).
  • Using oven mitts if needed, remove the bowl from the microwave. Carefully remove the plastic wrap and either use a slotted spoon to serve or strain before serving.

Notes

Stovetop Method:
  1. Add an inch of water to a medium-to-large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Place the trimmed green beans in your steamer insert, then place the insert in the pot.
  3. Let the green beans steam in the insert for 6-8 minutes, until bright green and easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.9g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6.8mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 3.7g