Steamed Green Beans
Steaming (but not for too long!) is a foolproof way to get perfect, crisp-tender green beans, every time. This easy recipe is a great starting point for other flavors or preparations, like adding cooked green beans to a salad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Green Beans
Equipment
- Large Saucepan
- Stovetop
- Steamer Basket
Instructions
- Remove the stem end of the green beans before steaming. You can snap off each individual stem or cut off a few ends at a time by lining them up on a cutting board to save time. We prefer to steam our green beans whole. You can leave them long, or cut them into pieces once they're steamed and cooled.
- Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
- Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
Notes
- Steamed green beans are versatile. They can be their own side dish by simply tossing them in butter or oil, chopped fresh herbs, or chopped and toasted nuts. Salt and pepper enhance their flavor, as does a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Steamed Green Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
35
Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
239
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
782
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
42
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Green Beans