Microwave Garlic-and-Herb Green Beans

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 10 min

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Description

These garlic-and-herb green beans are full of flavor and simple to prepare using a microwave to steam to tender perfection.

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 1/2 cup water, or more as needed

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 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.

2 Microwave on high power for 5 minutes.

3 Check water level, adding more if needed, and stir green beans. Replace the lid and microwave until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more.