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them for a fresh and crisp side dish. Place 1 pound (450 g) of stemmed, blanched, and unchopped green beans in a large skillet. Add 3 tablespoons (44.4 ml) (43 g) of butter, and cook the beans on medium-low for about 2 minutes to warm them. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and cook the beans for another 3 to 4 more minutes. them for softer green beans. Fill the steamer basket with 1 cup (125 g) of green beans per person. Fill the reservoir with water to the minimum fill line. Turn on the steamer and cook the beans for about 7 minutes, until they're tender but still have some crispness.  You can season steamed green beans with salt, pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, or any other herbs or spice you like. You can also use a portable metal steamer basket and cook the beans in a Place 1 cup (125 g) of whole green beans into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of water and cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Open the lid slightly or peel off a corner of the plastic wrap to let steam escape. Microwave the beans on high for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Spread the green beans out on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat. Drizzle the beans with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil and season them, to taste, with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake the beans for 15 minutes in an oven that’s been preheated to 425 °F (218 °C). Flip the beans once during the cooking process.  To finish the beans, you can sprinkle them with some shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, parmesan, or cheddar.  You can also use canola or grapeseed oil in place of the olive oil. There are many different types of casseroles you can make, and you can add 1 cup (125 g) chopped green beans to just about any of them. Some popular casseroles that pair well with green beans include:  Vegetable casseroles Rice casseroles Lasagna Taco casseroles Many homemade meat soups, stews, and  vegetable soups can be customized with the addition of chopped green beans. Add 1 cup (125 g) of green beans to any soup you like, such as:  Broccoli Cream of chicken Minestrone Beef and barley Cream of asparagus Mushroom stew