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!
What’s more, despite its gorgeous and varied mixture of flavors, Green Bean Almondine is super simple to make. Level up your holiday or everyday lunch with this unique and tasty side – no extra stress required!
Ingredients Needed for Green Bean Almondine
As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients needed for this recipe. To get the complete recipe just keep scrolling.
- Green Beans: fresh beans, stems trimmed.
- Butter: salted or unsalted butter.
- Almonds: almond slivers are typically used, but you can also use crushed almonds if you prefer.
- Lemon Juice: fresh lemon juice is always best, but bottled works in a pinch.
- Salt and Pepper
- Apple cider vinegar
- Keto-friendly sweetener such as Golden Monkfruit: if not keto you can use regular sugar.
How to Make Green Beans Almondine
- Blanch the trimmed green beans in boiling water and cook until al dente (about 6 minutes). Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat, add butter, garlic, sweetener, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, almonds, salt, and pepper. Cook the almonds until lightly toasted, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add green beans and toss to coat until heated through, approximately 4-5 minutes.
How to Prepare Fresh Green Beans
To prepare your green beans, put them in a colander and give them a good wash under running water, rubbing off any visible dirt. Transfer your beans onto a clean paper towel and gently pat them dry.
Once they’re clean, trim the stems (if they’re not pre-trimmed) – it’s easiest to line them up in batches and cut all the stems off in one fell swoop.
How to Blanch Green Beans
Blanching is a great little tip that will help you achieve brighter, crunchier, and all-round more delicious green beans! Once your beans are prepped for cooking, generously salt a pot of water and bring it to a boil on the stove.
In the meantime, prepare an ice bath ready for when your beans have been boiled. It’s super important to get this done before cooking your beans, so they can be transferred from the pot to the ice bath as quickly as possible.
When the pot of water is boiling, place your green beans into the water and boil for about two minutes until they are cooked (but still crisp). Once cooked, immediately transfer them into your ice bath and let them sit until they have cooled completely.
Can I prepare green beans Almondine ahead of time?
Absolutely! If you’re preparing this side in advance, make sure to blanch your green beans as described above to preserve all that wonderful crispiness and flavor. Simply prepare the beans and almondine garnish separately, then combine and heat in a hot skillet just before serving.
What should I serve with Green Bean Almondine?
Green Bean Almondine is a gorgeous and versatile side-dish that goes particularly well with things like this Buffalo Roast Chicken, alongside a luxurious creamy Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Casserole. Some other ideas include:
Tips for Making Keto Thanksgiving Green Beans
Although Green Bean Almondine isn’t traditionally ‘keto’, it does come in at only around 4 net carbs per serving. Green beans and almonds are both naturally low in carbs, and almonds can also provide plenty of healthy fats that fit perfectly with a keto diet.
Other Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Need some more holiday side-dish inspiration? Take a look at these simple, low carb options!
- Low Carb Cranberry Sauce
- Keto Bacon Wrapped Cabbage
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
- Keto Grilled Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
- The Best Keto Thanksgiving Sides
Get the Recipe: Green Beans Almondine (keto + low carb)
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.
