Best 9 Microwave Garlic And Herb Green Beans Recipes

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Garlic and herb green beans are a quick and easy side dish that can be cooked in the microwave in just a few minutes. This simple recipe uses fresh green beans, garlic, herbs, and olive oil to create a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple steps, you can have a flavorful and nutritious side dish that will complement any meal.

Here are our top 9 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

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

TENDER GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Margaret Wagner Allen dresses up garden-fresh green beans in minutes, thanks to this easy microwave recipe. "The tender beans are delicious served with baked ham or grilled salmon," she writes from Abingdon, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans, water and garlic in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MICROWAVE GREEN BEANS



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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

2 cups frozen green beans
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (or less if you are not a big garlic fan like me)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional, toasted)

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

GARLIC AND HERB GREEN BEANS



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Are you "bean" good about eating your veggies? Try this flavorful new way to prepare the basic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound green beans
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olive, cut in half

Steps:

  • Place beans in 1 inch of water in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • Heat butter, oregano, garlic and salt in same saucepan over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beans and olives; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

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 HERBED GREEN BEANS



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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

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 to 3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

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.

EASY MICROWAVE SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS



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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

1 lb green beans, tipped and tailed
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

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

HERBED FRESH GREEN BEANS



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These beans take just moments to prepare in the microwave, making them perfect after a busy day, when you're low on energy and time. -Lucinda Walker of Somerset, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a microwave-safe dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over beans and toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and crisp. Avoid beans that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the beans where they were attached to the plant. You can also snap the beans in half if you prefer shorter pieces.
  • Microwave the green beans in a covered dish: This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  • Add a little water to the dish: This will help to create steam and prevent the beans from becoming tough.
  • Season the green beans with salt, pepper, and garlic powder: You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Microwave the green beans on high power for 3-5 minutes: The cooking time will vary depending on the amount of beans you are cooking and the power of your microwave.
  • Stir the green beans halfway through cooking: This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Once the green beans are cooked, drain any excess water: You can then serve them immediately or let them cool and store them in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

Microwave garlic and herb green beans are a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are healthy, flavorful, and can be made in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish for a weeknight dinner or a healthy snack, these green beans are sure to please.

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