How to Steam Green Beans

This easy recipe takes only minutes, and results in perfectly steamed green beans every time!

⏱ 15 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 10min 📊 Easy 🍽 4 servings 👁 7
How to Steam Green Beans

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

  1. Wash and trim the green beans by cutting the tip off of the end of each bean.
  2. Fill a medium pot with 1-2 inches of water in the bottom and bring to a simmer.
  3. Put a steamer basket in the pot and place the green beans inside. Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat down to medium.
  4. Let the beans steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender crisp.
  5. Discard water from the pot and add butter, once melted add the beans and seasonings. Stir until ingredients are fully incorporated and serve.

Nutrition per serving

60kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$71.00
Per Serving
$18.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$142.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (67% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
green beans 1 lb $55.00
butter 1 tbsp $16.00
salt and pepper to taste - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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  • 1 tbsp butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

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