Simple Steamed Green Beans

"A simple and tasty side dish when fresh green beans are plentiful. Prep time doesn't include time to prep the beans before steaming."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Prepare green beans by snapping them or cutting them to approx 1 inch in length and rinsing them.
  • Over a pot of boiling water, steam beans for 15-20 minutes (until just tender with a little"bite" to them; Also, to steam I use a covered colander over a Dutch oven filled 1/4th full with water) Remove steamed beans and turn into a serving bowl.
  • Add all of the rest of the ingredients, seasoning to taste.
  • Enjoy!

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Reviews

  1. Before this recipe, I would have told you I didn't like green beans. But I had never tried them steamed before. I liked these so much I ate all my green beans first!! LOL! I steamed them for 18 minutes. First, I drizzled the teaspoon of EVOO on them and tossed to coat. I then sprinkled about a teaspoon of brown sugar over them and some pepper, again tossing to coat. I learned the brown sugar trick from a restaurant chef and it is incredible. I know I'll be making these again!
     
  2. BEANS BEANS BEANS.... I LOVE ME MY "FRESH" GREEN BEANS ! ! ! Beans, Peas, and White Corn on the Cob... The 3 vegetables that taste Absolutely AMAZING when they are FRESH !!!! NO COMPARISON !!
     
  3. So simple and delicious. I used frozen green beans and steamed them in a steamer basket for about 10 minutes then tossed with butter, seasoned with the salt and pepper. Made for PAC Spring 2012.
     
  4. I steamed the beans in a glad steam bag and then added the other ingredients. We all enjoyed these.
     
  5. Loved this recipe!!!
     
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I am originally from Greenville, Mississippi, so I am very partial to "southern, comfort" foods. I work part-time as a chaplain in a medical center in the city. I like to cook, garden, and read to relax and enjoy life. I also like to cook and "hostess" for friends. My favorite recipes are varied 'cause I'll try anything long or short, lots of ingredients or few, if I've got the time to work without rushing. I don't think preparing food should ever be rushed if you can help it! I also like thinking about and adding a prayer to the dish I'm fixing for those who'll share it with me. I really like Recipezaar.com and I'm glad I found this website. I've gotten some really good recipes from this site!
 
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