Keto Green Beans with Tomatoes
Brighten up your low-carb menu with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Keto Green Beans with Tomatoes! Perfect as a quick and healthy side dish, this recipe features tender-crisp green beans sautéed with garlic, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves, all brought together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. A hint of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while sea salt and black pepper enhance the natural flavors of the fresh ingredients. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to cook, this dish is not only keto-friendly but also incredibly easy to make. Whether served alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or enjoyed on its own, this colorful, nutrient-packed recipe is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 10 pieces basil leaves
Instructions
Begin by washing and trimming the ends of the green beans. Set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them with the olive oil and garlic.
Sauté the green beans for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to become tender but still bright green.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, then season with sea salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are softened and the green beans are tender-crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and toss in the fresh basil leaves.
Mix everything well and serve immediately, enjoying this savory keto-friendly dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1480 mg | 31% | |
*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.
