Brown Butter Green Beans In The Microwave

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Browning butter is a french technique that gives butter a rich and nutty flavor and this recipe has been simplified by preparing it in the microwave oven. Am posting this as a request for recipes for college bound kids. In this particular situation she is right in the heart of nyc.

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Steps

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Microwave butter in a 2-cup glass measuring cup at high 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes or until butter is brownish in color.

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Remove from microwave , and immediately add minced garlic.

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Place green beans , onion , and 3 t water in a microwave safe bowl.

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Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap , folding back a small edge to allow steam to escape.

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Microwvae on high 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Drain.

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Toss together hot beans and sliced onion , brown butter mixture and salt.

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Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and for extra kick -- crushed red pepper flakes.

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Ingredients

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butter, garlic clove, fresh green beans, sweet onion, salt, fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes