Keto Bean Sprouts with Savory Garlic Sauce
Elevate your keto meal plans with this flavorful recipe for Keto Bean Sprouts with Savory Garlic Sauce! This quick and easy dish combines crisp bean sprouts with a bold, aromatic sauce featuring garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Sautéed to perfection in coconut oil, the bean sprouts retain their delightful crunch while absorbing the savory and slightly spicy notes of red pepper flakes and green onions. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, this low-carb, gluten-free dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal side for Asian-inspired dinners or a light, satisfying main course. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this recipe is packed with nutrients, flavor, and a touch of elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams bean sprouts
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 units green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Begin by thoroughly rinsing the bean sprouts under cold water. Drain them well and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
3. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Stir in the grated ginger and continue to stir for another 30 seconds.
5. Add the drained bean sprouts to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften but still retain some crunch.
6. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to evenly coat the bean sprouts.
7. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well to combine.
8. Cook for another 2 minutes until the bean sprouts are tender-crisp.
9. Transfer the bean sprouts to a serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds.
10. Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy your keto-friendly meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1789 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
