Ingredients for - Microwave Garlic-and-Herb Green Beans

1. Fresh green beans, trimmed 1 pound
2. Water, or more as needed ½ cup
3. Garlic, minced 3 cloves
4. Extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon
5. Dried basil ½ teaspoon
6. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Microwave Garlic-and-Herb Green Beans

1 . Stage

Place green beans in a microwave-safe glass dish. Add water, garlic, oil, basil, salt, and pepper and mix together. Cover the dish with a lid.

2 . Stage

Microwave on high power for 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Check water level, adding more if needed, and stir green beans. Replace the lid and microwave until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more.