Steamed & Buttered Green Beans Recipe
Make Steamed & Buttered Green Beans Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Butter and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Trim the Green Beans
Wash the fresh green beans thoroughly under cold water. Using a sharp knife, trim the ends of each green bean by cutting off about 1/4 inch from both ends.
- 2
Prepare Steamer
Fill a pot with about 1 inch of water and place a steamer basket inside, ensuring that the water does not touch the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- 3
Steam the Green Beans
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the trimmed green beans to the steamer basket. Cover the pot with a lid and steam the green beans for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- 4
Prepare Butter Mixture
While the green beans are steaming, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined and heated through.
Serving
- 5
Combine and Serve
Once the green beans are done steaming, carefully remove them from the pot. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and drizzle the butter mixture over the top. Toss gently to coat the beans in the butter. Serve immediately.
