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Microwave Green Beans
Want a healthy side dish ready in zero seconds flat? This Microwave Green Beans recipe is what you've been looking for.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 61 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends. Place them in a microwave-safe dish.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper to the beans. Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Stir halfway through cooking to ensure even seasoning.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
242mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
871IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 871IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.