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How To Steam Green Beans In Microwave
Steam Green Beans In Microwave. Let me introduce you to the most delicious and fastest way to cook fresh green beans using the microwave and a steamer basket.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 300 g fresh green beans trimmed
- 3 Tsp Light I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
- 28 g Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tsp oregano
- 1 Tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper
Kitchen Gadgets
- Microwave
- Steamer basket
Instructions
- Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
- Using a vegetable knife trim the ends of your green beans if not trimmed already. Then add to the steamer basket. Add your seasonings and mix with your hands for an even coating.
- Add a few chunks of butter over the green beans.
- Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
- Microwave for 3 minutes. Stir, and microwave for a further 2 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir again, and add grated parmesan cheese over the beans. Microwave for 2 further minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Optional – I love my green beans with butter and melted cheese, but it is totally optional.
- Thanks for reading how to steam green beans in microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas to serve with your steamed green beans, do check out our air fryer breaded pork chops.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
237mg
(10%)
Potassium
365mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1287IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1287IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.