Keto Green Beans Almondine

This recipe for keto green beans almondine makes for a delicious and easy side dish! Perfect for both holiday meals and busy weeknight dinners!

If you’ve never had green beans almondine, then you’re in for a treat. It’s simply fresh green beans blanched and tossed in butter and toasted almonds, with an added dose of lemon juice and lemon zest.

It’s a culinary classic that can be made in about 15 minutes! Easy, and it’s keto-friendly!

If you’re on the hunt for more keto green bean recipes, then you’ll love our Keto Green Bean Casserole!

And if you’re looking for another great holiday side dish, look no further than our Keto “Cornbread” Stuffing recipe!

Keto Green Beans Almondine Recipe

The green bean almondine recipe I’m sharing is pretty much the same as the traditional version, but with a few added touches to make it even more mouth-watering!

I like adding a little lemon zest and juice to brighten the flavor and perfectly complement the savory butter and almonds.

This keto green bean almondine tastes just like the dish you get at a fancy restaurant. It’s an elegant side dish made with very minimal effort.

Seriously, everyone will be pleasantly surprised by how great a simple green bean dish can taste!

The best part is that it’s a classic French dish that is naturally low carb.

With only 4.6 net carbs per serving, you can squeeze this keto-friendly side into your ketogenic diet plan without any issues.

Is It Green Beans Almondine, Amandine Or Haricots Verts Amandine?

There is a little bit of confusion surrounding the name of this delicious side dish. Is it green beans amandine, or green beans almondine?

Both name variations are used, and either one is fine. The slight difference in names comes from the translation.

Almondine is actually the American spelling for amandine, which in French cuisine is simply an almond garnish. So technically both are correct, but the popularized name is green bean almondine.

Green beans that are “almondine” simply mean that the beans have been lightly sauteed with almonds and then glazed with a bit of butter

No matter what you call this recipe, everyone can agree that it is flat-out delicious and a much better option than canned green beans!

French style cooking doesn’t get more simple. The entire recipe takes only a few minutes to bring to the table.

Simple Ingredients For Low Carb Green Bean Almondine

The following are the ingredients needed to make low-carb string beans almondine: Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page, along with the nutritional information.

• Red Onions
• Butter
• Fresh Green Beans
• Sliced Almonds
• Garlic
• Lemon Zest
• Lemon Juice
• Sea Salt
• Black Pepper

How To Make Keto-Friendly Green Beans Almondine

The best part about this versatile side dish is that the cooking process is simple and fast! No wonder it’s my favorite way to cook these legumes.

There are just a few components that come together quickly to make this delicious side dish.

First, you’ll blanch the green beans by adding them to a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. The green beans will turn a vibrant green when they’re ready, which only takes a few minutes.

Once the green beans are blanched, you’ll strain them and dunk them in an ice bath so that the cooking stops and the green beans maintain their bright color. Then, set aside the crisp green beans.

Then, in a large skillet, melt the butter. Add in the slivered almonds and sauté until golden brown. To the toasted almonds, add the onions and garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent.

Once the onions are ready, you’ll add the blanched green beans to the skillet and sauté with the almond mixture until the cooked green beans are tender.

Then, all that’s left is to add some fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, toss well, and enjoy!

Adding that touch of lemon juice and lemon zest brightens the green beans, keeps them bright green, and retains their crunchy texture.

I told you this was a super easy side dish. The best part is that the addition of slivered almonds will make it feel special while still being pretty effortless.

This makes for an impressive side dish that is especially welcomed during the busy holiday season or anytime you highlight the flavor of green beans to entice your loved ones to eat more healthily.

Easy peasy, healthy side dish for the win!

What Protein Goes Well With Green Beans?

Wondering what main dishes pair well with this keto-friendly green bean almondine? There are so many great options when it comes to choosing the perfect protein to enjoy with this dish. 

Honestly, the sky is the limit since you can easily serve these green beans with beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and seafood. 

The following are some of our favorite ways to enjoy this fast, easy, delicious side dish:

• Keto glazed ham 
• Keto mojo pork
• Keto roast beef
• Keto mojo turkey
• Keto roasted chicken 

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