For Steamed Green Beans:

1. Wash & Trim Your Green Beans. Rinse the green beans in colander under cool water to remove any dirt or grit. Gently shake a bit to drain excess water, then trim the beans. Use a sharp knife to cut off any stringy ends at the tops or bottoms of your beans, then cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
2. Add 1-2 inches of water to a saucepan and insert a steamer basket. The water should NOT reach the bottom of the steamer basket.
3. Steam The Beans. Bring the water to a boil & add green beans to the steamer basket. Cover with the lid and steam 5-7 minutes or until your desired level of tender.
4. Finish & Season. Carefully remove the steamer basket from the saucepan, drain the water from the pan, and add greens back into the empty saucepan, or place on a bowl or plate. Toss with butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
5. Serve & Store. Enjoy these beans warm within 2 hours of making them, or chill leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.

For Sauteed Green Beans:

1. Wash & Trim Your Green Beans. Rinse the green beans in colander under cool water to remove any dirt or grit. Gently shake a bit to drain excess water, then trim the beans. Use a sharp knife to cut off any stringy ends at the tops or bottoms of your beans, then cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
2. Saute beans. Heat Butter in a medium or large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and 1/4 cup water to the pan and cook over medium heat 10-14 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the beans are tender.
3. Finish & Season. Sprinkle the beans with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir until evenly coated.
4. Serve & Store. Enjoy these beans warm within 2 hours of making them, or chill leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.