Herbed Green Beans Recipe
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Herbed Green Beans

By: Lucinda Walker 
"These beans take just moments to prepare in the microwave, making them perfect after a busy day, when you're low on energy and time. -Lucinda Walker of Somerset, Pennsylvania"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (48)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried savory
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place green beans in a microwave-safe dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over beans and toss to coat evenly. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until beans are tender.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
  • Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 69 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 197 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great side dish! This was very quick and easy. I used a steam in bag of green beans and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by TammyB   view full review
This was so easy and really good! I didn't have the savory so I thought I'd add minced garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by Nicole   view full review
I used this recipe with canned green beans and it worked great. :)
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Good, but pretty basic - nothing remarkable. Cook some beans, season with butter, salt, pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by whatismommamakintonight   view full review
I also used thyme as a substitution for "savory" as I didn't have any. Yummy beans thank you!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by ibake4u   view full review
I love to make green beans using this recipe as a guide, adapting the herbs and seasonings to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Erin   view full review
I didn't have the savory so I used thyme...also, instead of microwaving I just tossed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2009 by MI$$DREA   view full review
i love the fact that i could make these and not have to watch them since the microwave stops...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by VioletHaze   view full review
This is a good 'base' recipe to have. I used fresh green beans and upped the spices to about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by Baker Bee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were absolutely fantastic. It will be a new regular with meat. Also, so quick to make...

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