How to Steam Green Beans
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How to Steam Green Beans
Description
Green beans are washed and trimmed before being placed in a steamer basket over simmering water, ensuring the water does not touch them. Covered, they steam for 5 to 7 minutes until they reach a tender yet crisp texture. The steaming keeps the beans vibrant and preserves nutrients.
After steaming, the beans are tossed with melted butter, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adding richness and balanced seasoning. This approach avoids overcooking and sogginess, resulting in a fresh vegetable side.
For freezing, green beans can be steamed for 3 to 4 minutes, cooled in an ice bath, dried, and frozen in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag, maintaining quality for later use.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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
- Make sure the water does not touch the green beans or steamer basket to avoid boiling them.
- Check the water level occasionally to prevent the pot from drying out during steaming.
- To freeze steamed green beans, steam for 3-4 minutes, cool in ice bath, dry thoroughly, and freeze spread on a baking sheet before bagging.
Nutrition Information
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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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