Simple Steamed Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and healthy recipe for Simple Steamed Green Beans. With just five minutes of prep time and a handful of wholesome ingredients, this dish highlights the natural sweetness and tender crunch of fresh green beans. Steamed to crisp-tender perfection, these vibrant greens are seasoned simply with a touch of salt, butter, and freshly ground black pepper, allowing their natural flavors to shine. Perfect as a light, versatile side for any meal, this recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with essential nutrients. Whether served plain or elevated with buttery seasoning, these steamed green beans are a delicious and effortless way to add a burst of freshness to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g Fresh green beans
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Butter (optional)
- 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Rinse the green beans thoroughly under cold water and trim the stems by snipping off the ends.
In a steamer basket or a colander that fits snugly over a pot, add the green beans.
Pour 1 cup of water into a medium-sized pot and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Place the steamer basket or colander with the green beans over the pot, ensuring the beans do not touch the water.
Cover the setup with a lid to trap the steam and allow the green beans to cook for 7-10 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender.
Carefully remove the steamer basket or colander from the pot and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Season the steamed green beans with salt, and if desired, toss them with butter and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for extra flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your simple and nutritious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 960 mg | 20% | |
*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.
