Healthy Recipes Healthy Side Dish Recipes Healthy Vegetable Side Dish Recipes Healthy Green Bean Side Dish Recipes Microwaved Fresh Green Beans Be the first to rate & review! Steaming green beans in the microwave is quick and convenient, helping you to get dinner on the table in minutes. This basic recipe is a great starting point for the seasoning of your choice--a little butter, toasted nuts or a creamy sauce. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 7, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High Fiber Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup broth or water Directions Place beans in a large microwave-safe dish. Add broth (or water). Cover and microwave on High for 4 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 27 Calories 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 27 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 2% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 3% Vitamin A 273IU 5% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Sodium 0mg 0% Calcium 55mg 4% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 0mg 0% Potassium 273mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved