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Today's guest post is a simple yet delicious side dish from the very talented Elviira, the author of Low-carb, So Simple. Elviira's blog is unlike any other low-carb blog you may have come across. Apart from stunning photography, you'll find amazing, easy to prepare recipes with no more than 5 ingredients. This is a real lifesaver for all of us with busy lifestyles!
Green beans are naturally low in carbs and contain an ample amount of vital nutrients. As they are quick to prepare and you can vary them endlessly, they can easily become a staple in your healthy lifestyle.
In this side dish green beans get some flavor and tang from lemon juice. Olive oil provides good fats and mild taste. Sliced almonds — which are cooked in olive oil to maximize the toasty, nutty flavor — give texture and crunch. Gently fried garlic complements the flavors with a savory touch.
Hands-on Overall
Serving size about 1 cup
Nutritional values (per about 1 cup)
Net carbs6.5 grams
Protein3.5 grams
Fat9.8 grams
Calories132 kcal
Calories from carbs 20%, protein 11%, fat 69%
Total carbs10.2 gramsFiber3.7 gramsSugars4 gramsSaturated fat1.2 gramsSodium298 mg(13% RDA)Magnesium43 mg(11% RDA)Potassium291 mg(15% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed (450 g)
- 1-2 tbsp freshly squeezed juice from organic lemon (36 g/ 1.3 oz)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup flaked or slivered almonds (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
Instructions
- Let’s take a look how to make this simple but scrumptious side dish.
Use trimmed, fresh green beans and steam them until crisp-tender. In case you cannot get fresh beans, use frozen, defrosted green beans (you might have to cook them quickly, just follow the instructions in the package).
- When you have steamed the beans and they are still warm, take a large bowl. In the bowl, place the steamed green beans.
- Add lemon juice.
- Season with salt.
- Toss well and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the olive oil in the skillet.
- Add the almonds to the hot olive oil.
- Cook and mix until the almonds have got some color.
- Add the garlic for the rest of the 30 seconds.
- Continue cooking until the garlic is golden brown. Don't add the garlic too early, as it easily turns too brown and gets burned flavor if fried too long. It also loses much of its nutrients if cooked more than 60 seconds.
- Add the garlic and almond mixture in the bean salad.
- Toss well.
- Serve immediately. To store, let it cool down and refrigerate for up to 4 dayse. Reheat before serving.
Easy 5-Ingredient Green Beans
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed (450 g)
- 1-2 tbsp freshly squeezed juice from organic lemon (36 g/ 1.3 oz)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup flaked or slivered almonds (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
Instructions
- Let’s take a look how to make this simple but scrumptious side dish.
Use trimmed, fresh green beans and steam them until crisp-tender. In case you cannot get fresh beans, use frozen, defrosted green beans (you might have to cook them quickly, just follow the instructions in the package).
- When you have steamed the beans and they are still warm, take a large bowl. In the bowl, place the steamed green beans.
- Add lemon juice.
- Season with salt.
- Toss well and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the olive oil in the skillet.
- Add the almonds to the hot olive oil.
- Cook and mix until the almonds have got some color.
- Add the garlic for the rest of the 30 seconds.
- Continue cooking until the garlic is golden brown. Don't add the garlic too early, as it easily turns too brown and gets burned flavor if fried too long. It also loses much of its nutrients if cooked more than 60 seconds.
- Add the garlic and almond mixture in the bean salad.
- Toss well.
- Serve immediately. To store, let it cool down and refrigerate for up to 4 dayse. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition (per serving, about 1 cup)
Calories132kcal
Net Carbs6.5g
Carbohydrates10.2g
Protein3.5g
Fat9.8g
Saturated Fat1.2g
Fiber3.7g
Sugar4g
Sodium298mg
Magnesium43mg
Potassium291mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per about 1 cup)
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