Cooks' Note
The beans will cook a bit faster if you snap them in half before microwaving. If you don’t like garlic, substitute table salt.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, ends snapped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Preparation
Rinse the beans, leaving a little water clinging to facilitate even steaming. Put them in a microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at full power until just crisp tender, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the wattage of your microwave. Toss with the oil and garlic salt.
