Best 7 Microwave Green Beans Recipes
**Discover a vibrant and flavorful side dish with our collection of microwave green bean recipes. From classic preparations to innovative culinary creations, our recipes cater to a range of tastes and preferences. Explore the simplicity of Garlic Butter Green Beans, where tender green beans are tossed in a luscious sauce of melted butter, minced garlic, and a hint of salt and pepper. Experience a zesty twist with Lemon Pepper Green Beans, where bright lemon juice and aromatic black peppercorns elevate the natural sweetness of the beans. For a smoky and savory variation, try our Bacon Wrapped Green Beans, where crispy bacon slices encase perfectly cooked green beans, adding a delightful crunch and umami flavor. Vegetarian and vegan readers will delight in our Sautéed Green Beans with Mushrooms, where meaty mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a splash of soy sauce create a satisfying and flavorful dish. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the vibrant color and crisp texture of green beans, ensuring a delicious and nutritious addition to your meal.**
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MICROWAVE GARLIC-AND-HERB GREEN BEANS
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
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
FAVORITE GREEN BEANS IN THE MICROWAVE
Dress up fresh green beans with bacon and garlic to make them a hit with your whole family. Cooks in minutes in the microwave.
Provided by KLEVEAR
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place green beans in a microwave-safe bowl. Top with garlic, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with butter and crumbled bacon. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high until beans are tender, about 4 minutes. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 238.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
MICROWAVE HERBED GREEN BEANS
Rosemary and basil complement green beans, celery and onion in this savory side dish from Ruth Andrewson of Peck, Idaho. "My mother always cooked with fresh herbs from her garden," she writes. "Now I find myself doing the same."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the beans and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 to 4-1/2 minutes or until tender; set aside. In another dish, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until onion is tender. Drain beans. Drizzle with onion mixture; toss to coast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MICROWAVE GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Microwave Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by anme7039
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 7m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place beans and garlic powder and 1/2 tbs of butter a microwave safe dish and nuke by package directions.
- When done place 1/2 tbs butter in microwave and melt for about 30 seconds.
- Mix butter and breadcumbs together and sprinkle on green beans.
- Top with cheese and pine nuts if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 85.3, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.7
MICROWAVE GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
I enjoy dishes that are salty and sweet, so I changed a recipe to create this version which I can make in the microwave.-Julie A. Jahnke, Green Lake, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes or until the beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY MICROWAVE SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
Fabulous easy version of the classic, low fat, low sodium version. This is from Barbara Kafka's cookbook, "Microwave Gourmet," with only very minor changes. If you don't own this book, I recommend it highly! My copy is about 20 years old, and was one of the first cookbooks I bought as a grown-up.
Provided by deborahk
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely chop garlic, ginger and scallions together. Place in 14" x 11" x 2" dish, cover with vegetable oil. Cook on high for 3 minutes.
- Removed dish from microwave oven, stir in soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.
- Add green beans, stirring to distribute sauce.
- Cook, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring 3-4 times during cooking.
- Serve hot or cold. Can be made ahead and reheated for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 158.9, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.8
MEDITERRANEAN MICROWAVE FISH WITH GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES, AND OLIVES
An elegant Mediterranean-inspired fish dinner is just a push of the microwave button away.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Microwave Fish Tilapia Olive Tomato Green Bean Summer Spring Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss green beans, tomatoes, olives, garlic, wine, oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, poke a small hole in the center, and microwave on high 3 minutes. Remove from microwave, uncover, and stir.
- Season fish on both sides with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper, then arrange over green bean mixture in baking dish. Top each fillet with 2 thyme sprigs. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 minutes. Check if fish is opaque; if not, continue microwaving at 20-second intervals. Remove from microwave and let sit, covered, 2 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best results.
- Trim the ends of the green beans before cooking.
- To microwave green beans without water, place them in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a lid. Cook on high power for 2-3 minutes per cup of green beans, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
- To microwave green beans with water, place them in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup of water per cup of green beans. Cover with a lid and cook on high power for 4-5 minutes per cup of green beans, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
- Season the green beans with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings before cooking.
- For more flavorful green beans, add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the bowl before cooking.
- Experiment with different cooking times to find the perfect tenderness for your liking.
Conclusion:
Microwaving green beans is a quick, easy, and convenient way to cook this healthy vegetable. By following these tips, you can cook perfectly tender and flavorful green beans in just a few minutes.
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