Best 10 Lemony Garlic Beans Microwave Recipes

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Discover a culinary journey that takes you to the heart of flavor with our curated collection of lemony garlic beans recipes, perfectly crafted for the convenience of your microwave. Embark on a culinary adventure where tangy lemon, fragrant garlic, and tender beans come together in a symphony of tastes. Each recipe promises a unique experience, ranging from quick and easy weeknight dinners to impressive gatherings that showcase your culinary expertise. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create mouthwatering lemony garlic beans dishes that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

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

FAST LEMON GREEN BEANS



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Good-for-you Lemon Green Beans dress up any entree with their vibrant color. "They're so simple. Just microwave them, throw in your seasoning and "poof" it's done. I've also made this on the stovetop with canned beans, too." Terri Wetzel - Roseburg, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons real bacon bits
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the beans, water and onion in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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"My brother made this stove top side dish as his contribution to Christmas dinner one year. We liked it so much that it became a mainstay in our household. -Gail Orsillo of Lynnwood, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir beans in oil over medium heat for 10-13 minutes or until crisp-tender., Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the lemon juice, pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY BEANS WITH TOASTED GARLIC



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Enjoy this delicious side dish made using frozen whole green beans and lemon peel - ready in just 10 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 cloves garlic, slivered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
frozen whole green beans
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, melt butter. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat 1 minute. Add green beans; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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

LEMONY GARLIC BEANS (MICROWAVE)



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This is a really nice way to serve beans, the beans retain a nice crispness & the sauce has a subtle lemon flavour which goes nicely with the garlic.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

500 g fresh beans (recipe calls for green but butter beans are fine too)
1 cup chicken stock
30 g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon plain flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • String & cut beans into 2.5cm lengths. Place into a shallow dish with stock, cover & cook on high for 8 minutes or until beans are tender; drain & reserve stock.
  • Place butter, onion & garlic in a separet dish, cook on high for 4 mins or until onion is tender.
  • Stir in flour, then lemon juice and reserved stock, cook on high for 3 mins or until mixture boils & thickens, stirring once.
  • Combine beans with hot sauce, reheating for approx 2 mins if necessary.

GARLIC AND LEMON BEANS



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If a meal I'm making needs a little protein boost, I must admit that the first thing I think of reaching for is tofu. But since we already use plenty of soy foods, I try to remind myself to consider beans instead. Beans of all kinds are inexpensive and delicious nutritional powerhouses-in short, a food category that deserves daily attention.

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • To make this basic flavorful side dish, drain and rinse one or two 15- to 16-ounce cans of black, red, or pinto beans. Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a skillet; add 2 to 4 cloves minced garlic (depending on whether you use one or two cans, and on how much you like garlic-feel free to use as much as you like). Sauté over low heat until the garlic begins to turn golden, then add the beans and 1/4 to 1/2 cup water (again, depending on the amount of beans). Bring to a simmer. With a potato masher, crush just enough of the beans to thicken the base. Add lemon juice to your liking, season with pepper, and serve. You can also add a small amount of chopped parsley or cilantro to this dish.

LEMON GREEN BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY



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The secret to incredibly delicious green beans with minimal work? Chicken stock! Steamed in good-quality stock, the green beans will soak up all of the flavor, seasoning them from the inside out. Finish with a little lemon zest and juice for a bright pop of flavor.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ lb green beans, trimmed
¾ cup chicken stock
1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic green beans and season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the chicken stock, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still bright green. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. Season with more salt to taste.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

- To save time and energy, use frozen green beans instead of fresh. - If you don't have a microwave-safe bowl, you can use a regular bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. - Make sure to pierce the lemons with a fork before microwaving them. This will help release their flavor and prevent them from exploding. - For a more intense lemon flavor, use Meyer lemons instead of regular lemons. - If you don't have garlic powder, you can use minced garlic cloves instead. - Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. - Serve the beans immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This easy and delicious recipe for Lemony Garlic Beans is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The beans are cooked in the microwave with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, which infuses them with flavor. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy side dish or a healthy snack. You can also add the beans to salads, soups, or pasta dishes.

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