Best Microwave Herbed Green Beans Recipes

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MICROWAVE GARLIC-AND-HERB GREEN BEANS



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Simple and full of flavor microwave green beans. Steam it or stir-fry it. A good basic recipe that you can build on. Prepare it many ways with varying ingredients. Delicious either way. A great veggie side that pairs well with most dishes.

Provided by Amy Beth McMaster

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup water, or more as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a microwave-safe glass dish. Add water, garlic, oil, basil, salt, and pepper and mix together. Cover the dish with a lid.
  • Microwave on high power for 5 minutes.
  • Check water level, adding more if needed, and stir green beans. Replace the lid and microwave until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 31.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

EASY HERBED GREEN BEANS



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An assortment of herbs adds a refreshing burst of flavor to this easy green bean dish. You can serve it in moments, and it goes so well with just about any main course. -Ann Bassett of Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in green beans and seasonings. Cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED GREEN BEANS



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Based on a recipe from a McCormick Spices for Health pamphlet extoling the power of super spices as natural antioxidants.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, finely crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add beans to medium saucepan with water to cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Return beans to pan.
  • Add vinegar, oil, and spices to pan, tossing with beans.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 153.2, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 2.1

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.

Provided by LookWhatsCooking

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pinches lemon pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

DELUXE GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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We love them as is. Even those who hate beans or veggies love these! Super quick, too. My aunt made these once for Christmas dinner, and they were a huge hit. I bring them everywhere.

Provided by Chelsey Carr

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Place green beans and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave on high until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir butter, garlic, and chicken bouillon into beans until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 305.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MICROWAVE-STEAMED GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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This is a fast and flavorful healthy side dish for tonight's supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound green beans, stem ends removed
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
1 tablespoon butter, cut up
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place beans, garlic, butter, and cup water in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow microwave-safe dish with a lid; season with salt. Cover, and microwave on high until beans are crisp-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir, and pour off any excess liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

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