Christmas Green Beans

About

These easy green beans are packed with festive flavors and make a great Keto Christmas side option. Our simple green beans are part cooked until just tender, then sautéed with orange juice and zest, dried cranberries, aromatic thyme and crunchy almond flakes. These make a great vegetable side dish to accompany your low carb Christmas mains.

Can I Make This Without the Nuts?

We have added flaked almonds to our Keto green beans for added texture and flavor. If you are on a nut-free diet then you can simply omit the almonds. If tolerated, you may swap the almonds for some seeds, such as pumpkin or sunflower. If you would like to use a different nut, we suggest pecans or walnuts, as these will perfectly complement the festive flavors.

Can I Make This Dairy-Free?

We have sautéed our green beans in a generous helping of butter to add a richness to this Christmas Keto recipe. If you would like to make the recipe dairy-free, you can swap this for coconut oil or olive oil. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the original recipe.

Ingredients

7 ounce green beans
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon orange peel or zest raw
1 tablespoon reduced sugar craisin dried cranberries by ocean spray
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 tablespoon, sliced almonds, raw
½ teaspoon salt, sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add the green beans to a large saucepan and cover with boiling water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Drain completely and rinse under cold water. Pay dry.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over a medium heat. Add the green beans, thyme, orange juice and zest. Toss everything in the melted butter and sauté for a minute.
Add the dried cranberries and flaked almonds to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine. Pan fry for 2-3 minutes more until the almonds are lightly golden and the cranberries are plump. Serve hot with your favorite Keto festive mains.