Once your green beans are done, pull them carefully out of the microwave. Remove the lid (watching for steam) and add any additional seasonings. If you're adding butter, this is the time.

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Place in a covered dish and microwave until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. 5. Combine the roasted onions with the steamed green beans. Adjust seasoning, if needed, and serve.

The recipe in question this time: roasted tofu and green beans made magical with chile crisp, the clumpy, crunchy, allium-flecked chile oil that can take something plain (whether it’s steamed ...