The Best Green Beans Ever
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The Best Green Beans Ever
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Making the best green beans ever is easy! With just 4 ingredients, these buttery green beans are ready in 20 minutes or less.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fill the bottom of a steamer pot with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Place 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans into the steamer basket. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and steam until tender. About 5 minutes for tender-crisp and 10 to 12 minutes for soft.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 4 tablespoons salted butter and add in the steamed green beans. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, allowing the butter to brown. Serve hot.
Notes
- Garlic: Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
- Onion: Add 2 tablespoons minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- Spicy: Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- Herbs: Add 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Bacon: Replace butter with bacon grease and stir in 2 tablespoons cooked, crumbled bacon or 1 tablespoon bacon bits.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
461mg
(19%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1015IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
13.9mg
(15%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1015IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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