How to Steam Green Beans (Stove Top + Microwave)
Easily learn How to Steam Green Beans with this easy stove top method that only takes 10 minutes! Notes included for steaming without a basket and in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- water
Instructions
- Prep: Rinse 1 pound fresh green beans under cold water and trim ends, if needed. Take a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover the bottom, about ½ inch. Place the steamer basket inside.
- Steam Beans: Place green beans in the basket, cover the pot with a lid, and bring to a boil. Let it boil for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Check the crispness of the green beans and continue cooking until they reach your desired doneness.
- Serve: Drain and enjoy right away!
Notes
- No Steamer Basket? No Problem! Just put about an inch of water in the bottom of a saucepan and put the green beans directly in the water. Cover the pan and steam as instructed above.
- Microwave: Add about an inch of water to the bottom of a microwave safe container and add your desired amount of fresh green beans. Place a microwave safe lid on top. Heat on high for 2 minutes. Toss, check to see how crisp they are and continue cooking in 1 minute increments until they reach your desired doneness. Drain and serve!
- Serving suggestions: option to squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top; sauté in some ghee, garlic and lemon zest; or sauté in some coconut aminos with red pepper flakes!
- Storage: place in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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