Buttery, garlicky, and with a splash of lemon and crispy almonds, these are the best skillet keto green beans! They're a quick and delicious healthy side dish that only requires one skillet and a few basic pantry ingredients.
All you need to make these keto green beans are just 25 minutes, one skillet, and a few simple pantry ingredients!
They are crisp-tender, full of flavor, and sprinkled with crunchy toasted, sliced almonds.
They're a delicious and healthy side dish that is naturally gluten-free and can also be made paleo and whole30 by simply using ghee instead of butter.
Or if you're looking for super fancy green beans, be sure to check out this keto green bean casserole with bacon!
Frequently asked questions
Yes, green beans are keto! While they do have carbs, coming in at 6 net carbs per cup, they can easily fit into your macros on a low-carb diet.
Yes, you can skip the almonds if you prefer. However, I highly recommend the toasted almonds because they add loads of flavor and crunch!
Yes, you can, but I highly recommend fresh because the flavor and texture of the canned variety will not be nearly as good. If using canned, only heat until warm on the skillet in a little bit of oil since they are already cooked.
Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you will need:
- Fresh green beans
- Butter (can use non-dairy or ghee if needed)
- Slivered Almonds, optional
- Minced Garlic
- Lemon Juice
- Sea Salt
- Ground Pepper
- Onion Powder
How to trim green beans
Trimming green beans is super easy! Here are the steps:
- Grab a handful of about 15 to 20 green beans and line them up lengthwise.
- Line up the ends against the edge of your knife (make sure they are all touching), then cut the ends off.
- Flip the beans the other way. Then, line up the ends against the edge of your knife and slice the ends off of the other side.
- Discard the ends and repeat with the remaining green beans.
Easy instructions
Step 1: Cook the green beans.
Add the trimmed green beans to a large skillet along with ½ cup of water. Cover and cook over medium heat until they are nearly tender, around 7 to 9 minutes.
Remove the lid and continue to cook until the water evaporates, around 2 to 4 minutes.
Set the green beans aside and cover with foil to keep warm.
Step 2: Toast the almonds.
Turn the heat down to medium-low and add some butter. Once it's melted, add the almonds.
💭Tip: When toasting the almonds, be sure the heat is medium-low, otherwise, the almonds may burn!
Cook, stirring constantly until the almonds are beginning to brown, around 5 to 8 minutes. Don't worry, your patience will pay off! Be careful because they go from brown to burned really quickly!
As soon as they start to brown stir in 2 cloves of garlic. Cook for 15 to 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn!
Step 3: Add the green beans back to the skillet and season.
Season with lemon juice, sea salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and another tablespoon of butter.
Turn off the heat and cover until the butter melts, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
Serving suggestions
Serve alongside these low-carb dinners for a complete meal:
- One-Skillet Chicken & Bacon
- Salmon With A Sticky Sweet & Spicy Glaze
- Pork Tenderloin With Capers & Balsamic Glaze
Storage instructions
- Store: Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Reheat in a hot skillet or the microwave until hot.
- Freeze: These can be frozen for 2-3 months, but freezing may affect the texture.
More keto side dishes
Or if you're looking for more simple side dishes, here are some I think you'll love...
Or a side salad with this Salad Nicoise Dressing (fresh herb vinaigrette) from Meaningful Eats looks delicious too!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Skillet Keto Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Fresh Green Beans - trimmed
- 3 Tablespoons Butter - DIVIDED
- ⅓ Cup Slivered Almonds
- 2 Cloves Garlic - minced
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice - fresh is best
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Add the trimmed green beans to a large skillet along with ½ cup of water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are nearly tender, around 7 to 9 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook until the water evaporates, around 2 to 4 minutes. Set the green beans aside and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and add 2 Tablespoons of butter. Once it's melted, add the almonds.
- Cook, stirring constantly until the almonds are beginning to brown, around 5 to 8 minutes. Don't worry, your patience will pay off!
- As soon as they start to brown stir in 2 cloves of garlic. Cook for around 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn!
- Then, add the green beans back to the skillet along with the lemon juice, sea salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Turn off the heat and cover until the butter is melted, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot.
Add Your Own Notes
Notes
- For paleo and/or whole30: Replace the butter with ghee.
- For dairy-free: Replace the butter with non-dairy butter.
- When toasting the almonds be sure the heat is medium-low, otherwise, the almonds may burn.
Nutrition
NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols are included in the total carbs and fiber.
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