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Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts

Name: Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅓ cup, pieces Green beans; ⅔ tbsp Butter; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped English walnuts; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt

Per 1 serving · 53 g · 4 ingredients

Calories

142

7%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.2g
6% of calories
Carbs
3.7g
10% of calories
Fat
14g
84% of calories

Portion

✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts (53 g) has 142 calories, with 2.2 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (84% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

268cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.5g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.6g

1.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Copper19%
Manganese18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 7 minCook 14 min

1
Place washed and trimmed green beans in a gallon-size zip-lock plastic bag. Poke holes in the top with a knife to allow steam to escape.
2
Place the bag in the microwave with the holes facing up. Heat on high 3-6 minutes, until green beans are crisp-tender. Do not overcook. Check at 3 minutes.
3
Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once melted, turn heat down to medium-low and let butter simmer until it turns brown. Be careful! Butter burns easily, so you will want to watch it, turning heat down if necessary. When the butter starts to give off a nutty aroma, it's ready.
4
Toss the beans with the brown butter, chopped walnuts, and season with salt

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (53 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	77 μg	9%
Vitamin C	4 mg	5%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	3%
Vitamin K	6 μg	5%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	8%
Folate (B9)	21 μg	5%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	3%
Choline	11 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	24 mg	2%
Iron	1 mg	8%
Potassium	116 mg	2%
Magnesium	24 mg	6%
Phosphorus	49 mg	7%
Zinc	0.4 mg	4%
Copper	0.2 mg	19%
Manganese	0.4 mg	18%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	23 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	142 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	7 μg	—
Fructose	0.5 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	64 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0.3 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 142 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

27min
Walking (3.5 mph)
17min
Cycling (moderate)
12min
Running (6 mph)
20min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts?

One serving of Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts (1 serving) has 142 calories, which works out to 268 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 10% of calories.

How much sodium is in Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts?

197 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Microwave Steamed Green Beans with Walnuts?

1.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (53 g)

Calories142

% Daily Value*

Total fat 14g	18%
Saturated fat 5.5g	27%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 197mg	9%
Total carbohydrate 3.7g	1%
Dietary fiber 1.6g	6%
Total sugars 1.3g
Protein 2.2g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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