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How to Steam Green Beans

This easy recipe takes only minutes, and results in perfectly steamed green beans every time!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Wash and trim the green beans by cutting the tip off of the end of each bean.
  2. Fill a medium pot with 1-2 inches of water in the bottom and bring to a simmer.
  3. 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.
  4. Let the beans steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender crisp.
  5. 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.
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.