Brown Butter Green Beans

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 7 min. Browning butter is a French technique that gives butter a rich and nutty flavor. We've simplified this process by preparing it in the microwave.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  butter
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  pound  fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/2  small sweet onion, sliced
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  cracked pepper

Preparation

1. Microwave butter in a 2-cup glass measuring cup at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until butter is brown. Remove from microwave, and immediately add minced garlic.

2. Place green beans, onion, and 3 Tbsp. water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap, folding back a small edge to allow steam to escape.

3. Microwave at HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain. Toss together hot beans and sliced onion, brown butter mixture, and salt; sprinkle with cracked pepper.