Get the Recipe: Green Beans Almondine (keto + low carb)
Green Beans Almondine is a classic side dish that goes perfectly with most entrees! Tender green beans are tossed in a rich butter sauce and toasted almonds, for only 3.6 net carbs per serving!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons keto friendly sweetener such as monkfruit or swerve
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: additional lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain the green beans and immediately immerse into an ice bath.
- In a large pan bring melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, sugar substitute, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and almonds. Cook over medium low heat for 4-5 minutes until almonds are toasted.
- Add the drained green beans, tossing to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook for 6-7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve with additional lemon wedges for garnish.
Notes
Net carbs are 3.5 g per serving
Serving: 3/4 cup, Calories: 101kcal, Carbohydrates: 5.4g, Protein: 1.5g, Fat: 8.8g, Cholesterol: 22.9mg, Fiber: 1.9g, Sugar: 2.3g
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