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The Best Green Beans Ever

Making the best green beans ever is easy! With just 4 ingredients, these buttery green beans are ready in 20 minutes or less.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Green Beans
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans ends trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Fill the bottom of a steamer pot with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Place 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans into the steamer basket. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and steam until tender. About 5 minutes for tender-crisp and 10 to 12 minutes for soft.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 4 tablespoons salted butter and add in the steamed green beans. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, allowing the butter to brown. Serve hot.

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Notes

Quick Flavor Variations

  • Garlic: Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
  • Onion: Add 2 tablespoons minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder.
  • Spicy: Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Herbs: Add 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  • Bacon: Replace butter with bacon grease and stir in 2 tablespoons cooked, crumbled bacon or 1 tablespoon bacon bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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