February 10, 2021
Side dishes happen to be my favorite part of every meal, yet I don’t share them enough and most of the time because I NEVER measure. But these green beans happen frequently so I finally perfected the measurements, documented them, and here we are!
Why Green Beans?
Not only are green beans a nice, crunchy, low-carb food but also they provide many key nutrients. Young, tender green beans are a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, folate, and vitamin K.
Ingredients in these Best Basic Green Beans.
- Fresh or Frozen Green Beans
- Ghee
- Coconut Aminos
- garlic powder
- salt & pepper
Can I make substitutions?
- Ghee: If you are not dairy free, butter can be used
- Coconut Aminos: I like coconut aminos not only because it’s soy free, but also because of the sweetness it adds to dishes. You can use Soy or Tamari, but it will not have the sweetness. Still delicious, though! Coconut Aminos can be found in the ethnic section of your grocery store, or in the health foods section.
What to serve with these green beans:
- Crockpot Homestyle Shredded Beef
- Whole30 Swedish Meatballs
- Slowcooker Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup
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The Best Basic Green Beans
Whole 30 & Paleo Friendly side dish with crispy, crunchy green beans. This recipe combines garlic, coconut aminos & ghee to achieve a flavor packed bite!
Ingredients
- 12 oz green beans fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- For fresh beans: fill a large saucepot 3/4 way full with water & bring to a boil. Add the green beans & cook until bright green, about 3 minutes. If you purchased a steam able bag, follow the steps on the bag vs boiling. Drain the beans & run them under cold water. For frozen, skip right to step 2.
- In a skillet, heat the ghee over medium-high heat. Add the green beans. Season with garlic, salt & pepper. Cook until the beans are blistered about 4-5 minutes. With one minute left to cook add coconut aminos.
