This green beans almondine side dish is buttery, nutty, and delicious! Low carb and keto friendly recipe.
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So what is this dish all about?
Green beans almondine is a classic French dish of green beans with almonds. Almondine (or amandine) is a culinary term for an almond garnish. It involves green beans tossed with toasted sliced almonds (which are usually sautéed in butter) and a variety of other ingredients. Source
Although the recipe is typically low in carbohydrates anyway, I've tried to keep it as low as possible by not adding shallots or onions, and leaving the lemon juice out or keeping it to just a splash.
This dish is very easy to make – but is actually quite fancy – and could be enjoyed at feasts such as Thanksgiving or with any roasted meat or fish.
How to Make Keto Green Beans Almondine
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add some trimmed fresh green beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they are just cooked but not soft.
Meanwhile, melt some butter in a large skillet and add some garlic paste and sliced almonds. Cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly.
Drain the green beans and immediately rinse them in cold water. This will stop them cooking further and will help maintain their bright color.
Add the drained beans to the skillet, and mix them into the butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
A little splash of lemon juice can be added before serving if you like.
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Keto Green Beans Almondine
This green beans almondine side dish is buttery, nutty, and delicious! Low carb and keto friendly recipe.
Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbs unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic paste (or minced garlic)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- salt and black pepper
- lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they are just cooked but not soft.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet and add the garlic and almonds. Cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly.
- Drain the green beans and immediately rinse them in cold water. This will stop them cooking further and will help maintain their bright color.
- Add the drained beans to the skillet, and mix them into the butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper. A little splash of lemon juice can be added before serving if you like.
Notes
4g net carbs per serving (quarter of the recipe)
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size Quarter of the recipeAmount Per Serving Calories 121Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 15mgSodium 279mgCarbohydrates 7gNet Carbohydrates 4gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 3g
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. I cannot guarantee completely accurate data due to variations in ingredients and cooking methods. Carbohydrates from sugar alcohols are not included in net carb counts as it has been shown that they do not impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.