Brown Butter Green Beans in the Microwave

Browning butter is a French technique that gives butter a rich and nutty flavor and this recipe has been simplified by preparing it in the microwave oven. Am posting this as a request for recipes for college bound kids. In this particular situation she is right in the heart of NYC.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  lb fresh green beans, trimmed or 16  ounces frozen green beans
• 1⁄2 small sweet onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
•  crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Microwave butter in a 2-cup glass measuring cup at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until butter is brownish in color. (Watch it so as not to scorch it).
2. Remove from microwave, and immediately add minced garlic.
3. Place green beans, onion, and 3 T water in a microwave safe bowl.
4. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap, folding back a small edge to allow steam to escape.
5. Microwvae on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain.
6. Toss together hot beans and sliced onion, brown butter mixture and salt; sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and for extra kick -- crushed red pepper flakes.