Best Garlic And Herb Green Beans Recipes

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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

GARLIC AND HERB GREEN BEANS



Garlic and Herb Green Beans image

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

GARLIC AND HERB GREEN BEANS



Garlic and Herb Green Beans image

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

Provided 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

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