How to Steam Green Beans
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How to Steam Green Beans
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This easy recipe takes only minutes, and results in perfectly steamed green beans every time!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans by cutting the tip off of the end of each bean.
- Fill a medium pot with 1-2 inches of water in the bottom and bring to a simmer.
- Put a steamer basket in the pot and place the green beans inside. Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat down to medium.
- Let the beans steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender crisp.
- Discard water from the pot and add butter, once melted add the beans and seasonings. Stir until ingredients are fully incorporated and serve.
Notes
- The water should not touch the beans or basket.
- Check the water to ensure the pot doesn't dry out.
- If steaming beans to freeze, steam for 3-4 minutes. Cool completely in an ice bath, dab dry and freeze on a baking sheet in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
60
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
870IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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