Garlic Butter Green Beans

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Keto or Low Carb

Cuisine: Keto

Keyword: garlic butter green beans, keto green beans, keto side dish, low carb green beans, low carb side dish

Servings:

Author: Annie Holmes

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.

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