Microwave Green Beans
Transform your weeknight meals with this quick and healthy Microwave Green Beans recipe, a time-saving side dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. Using just a handful of fresh ingredients – crisp green beans, a splash of water, and optional butter for extra richness – this recipe delivers perfectly steamed vegetables in under 10 minutes. Seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, these vibrant green beans retain their natural flavor and crunch. The microwave cooking method locks in nutrients and makes cleanup a breeze, making it ideal for busy schedules or last-minute meal prep. Serve these tender green beans alongside your favorite main course, or enjoy them as a light, nutrient-packed snack. Perfect for anyone seeking a hassle-free way to enjoy more vegetables!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly under running water and trim the ends.
Place the green beans in a microwave-safe dish with a lid (such as a glass bowl or microwave-safe container).
Add the water to the bowl to create steam during cooking.
Cover the dish with its lid or a microwave-safe plate, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
Microwave the green beans on high for 4–5 minutes, depending on your microwave's power and your desired level of tenderness.
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave using oven mitts, as it will be hot.
Remove the lid and let the steam escape. Stir the green beans gently to evenly distribute residual heat.
If desired, add butter, salt, and pepper to the green beans. Toss to coat them evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve warm as a healthy side dish or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 643 mg | 14% | |
*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.
