Side dishe for 4
Microwave Green Beans
$2.70for 48 minServes 4
Fresh green beans steam in the microwave until tender, then finish with butter, salt, and pepper.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Green beans, 1 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.70 | ||
Swaps
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
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- 8 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.68 per serving$2.70 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Trim the green beans and place them in a microwave-safe 2-quart dish with 2 tablespoons water.
- Cover the dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Stir the beans, cover them again, and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
- Drain the water and toss the beans with butter, salt, and pepper.
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