These Sweet and Spicy Green Beans will be your new favorite keto side dish! This easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and has just 5 net carbs per serving.
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon
- 12 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- 2 teaspoons EACH soy sauce, brown sugar monkfruit, and apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
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- Cut the bacon into small pieces and brown over medium heat. When the bacon is crisp, remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Pour off all of the bacon grease except 1 tablespoon. Add the green beans to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, 6-7 minutes until they have begun to char and reached your desired tenderness.
- In a small bowl combine the garlic, soy sauce, sweetener and apple cider vinegar. Toss the green beans in the sauce until the beans are well coated.
- Add the bacon, sesame seeds and crushed red pepper for garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Brown sugar Swerve or another alternative sweetener can also work in place of the monk fruit.
- If you are not low carb you can use regular brown sugar in this recipe.
