Brown Butter Green Beans in the Microwave
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful recipe for Brown Butter Green Beans in the Microwave! Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish combines the nutty richness of browned butter with tender-crisp green beans, all prepared effortlessly in the microwave. A dash of lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy punch, while simple seasonings like salt and black pepper enhance the natural flavors. Perfect as a versatile side dish, this recipe is a stress-free way to elevate vegetables without extra pots and pans. Ideal for busy cooks looking for a delicious, minimal-prep option, these brown butter green beans are sure to become a family favorite at your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing any tough ends.
In a microwave-safe dish, add the green beans and water. Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
Microwave the green beans on high for 4-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Carefully remove the dish from the microwave (use oven mitts as it will be hot) and drain any excess water.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add the butter. Microwave on high in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the butter melts and begins to turn golden brown. This should take about 1-1.5 minutes total. Be careful not to let it burn.
Once the butter is browned, pour it over the cooked green beans. Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice (if using) for brightness.
Toss everything together to evenly coat the green beans in the brown butter and seasonings.
Serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
