Green beans plus bacon in a rich and creamy sauce is a sure winner! These keto sour cream green beans will steal the spotlight when you add it to your next meal!
With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have an elegant and impressive vegetable dish that will impress your family and have them asking for seconds! These keto sour cream green beans were a huge success in my house, and I hope you love them too!
Do I have to use fresh green beans for this recipe?
I love the crispness that is achieved using fresh steamed green beans. But you could easily use frozen green beans for this recipe. I would suggest either frozen whole or cut beans. You could also use frozen cut Italian beans. Be careful not to overcook them or you’ll have mushy beans which wouldn’t work as well when combining them with the cream sauce.
Are green beans a good option for a keto vegetable?
Green beans are an awesome choice for a keto vegetable! Green beans are relatively low carb, containing only 4 grams of net carbs per cup. They are low fat and contain protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. They also contain folate and magnesium. So, yes, green beans are a great food option to be included in your low carb keto plan!
Let’s talk about this recipe!
This is a simple yet elegant recipe. It’s easy enough to prepare any day of the week and will make any meal special. But it’s also an impressive dish which you could proudly serve guests or could include in your holiday meal plans!
If you’re looking for some main dish recipes to accompany this keto sour cream green bean dish, here are a few ideas for you:
Crockpot Keto Rotisserie Chicken
Instant Pot Keto Chicken Cacciatore
Helpful Hints:
*I fried the bacon until it was very crisp. Feel free to fry your bacon to your desired crispness level!🥓
*Salt and pepper this recipe to taste. I used approximately 1/8 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
Splash of Encouragement:
***Have fun with your cooking and baking***
Keto Sour Cream Green Beans
Green beans plus bacon in a rich and creamy sauce is a sure winner! These keto sour cream green beans will steal the spotlight when you add them to your next meal!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, fry bacon until crisp.
2. While bacon is frying, trim green beans and cut in half. Cook or steam until fork tender.
3. When bacon is done, remove from skillet and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon grease from skillet.
4. Decrease heat to medium and saute onion and red pepper in bacon grease until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic during last minute.
5. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
6. In same skillet, over medium high heat, add broth, cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until mixture starts to thicken.
7. Add sour cream. Stir to completely combine.
8. Add green beans, bacon, and vegetables back to pan. Stir gently to coat in sauce.
9. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 138Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 268mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 5g
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