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Garlic Butter Green Beans are a family favorite! Tender green beans are tossed in a rich butter sauce and topped toasted almonds, each serving is just under 4 net carbs.

Garlic Butter Green Beans

Annie Holmes
Garlic Butter Green Beans are a family favorite! Tender green beans are tossed in a rich butter sauce and topped toasted almonds, each serving is just under 4 net carbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Keto or Low Carb
Cuisine Keto
Servings 4
Calories 101 kcal

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

3.5 net carbs per serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75 cupCalories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 5.4gProtein: 1.5gFat: 8.8gCholesterol: 22.9mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 2.3g
Keyword garlic butter green beans, keto green beans, keto side dish, low carb green beans, low carb side dish
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