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Steamed Green Beans in a Pan (Beginners)
Enjoy flavorful steamed green beans that are slightly crisp on the outside and tender inside with this simple recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 66 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans, and with a knife, trim off the ends. You can steam them whole or slice them into smaller pieces.
- Place the steamer basket inside a skillet with sides or a pot -make sure you have a lid that fits. Once the basket is in place, fill the skillet or pot with enough water to *almost* come up to the steam basket holes.
- Place the green beans on top of the steam basket and cover the skillet or pan with a lid.
- Turn the heat on high and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and continue to steam the green beans for about 5 minutes.
- Check for desired tenderness after 5 minutes. You're looking for a bright green color with a slightly crisp texture. Once ready, remove the pot from the heat source and keep it uncovered.
- Transfer the green beans from the basket onto a serving bowl. Top with butter, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
783IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.