Keto Sweet & Spicy Green Beans is a stress-free & appetizing side dish. We just have to stir-fry the beans, then coat them in the sweet and sour sauce. This sauce is made with keto sweetener, coconut aminos, ginger, red flakes, and garlic. We can drizzle the sesame oil to provide the authentic Asian Flavor in the dish. This dish is very flavorful, so we can easily prepare it to serve as a side for occasions or parties. We don’t have to freeze this dish as the green bean texture will get mushy, though we can store them in the fridge for 3 days. Keto Sweet & Spicy Green Beans contain 4g net carbs, so we can have this dish without the stress.
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STATS:
- Caloric count: 85 kcal
- Preparation duration: 10 mints.
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Time for cooking: Eight minutes
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Overall time: 18 minutes
- Course: Side dish
- Diet: Keto
- Serving: 4 portions
EQUIPMENT:
- Large wok
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. fresh green beans
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 tbsp. coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp. Erythritol
- 1 tsp. garlic
- One teaspoon ginger
- One teaspoon red flakes
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- Sesame seeds
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GREEN BEANS:
- We use fresh and firm green beans, so they get crispy properly and have a nice taste.
AVOCADO OIL:
- It is used to stir-fry these green beans for the delicious dish, and it is good for cooking on high heat.
COCONUT AMINOS:
- We use coconut aminos to provide the umami flavor instead of soy sauce.
KETO SWEETENER:
- It is added to provide the sweet taste, like in the classic sauce.
GARLIC:
- It is good to use the garlic piece to provide a nice taste and aroma in these beans.
GINGER:
- We use fresh ginger to add a zesty and spicy flavor to the dish.
RED PEPPER FLAKES:
- We can sprinkle red flakes in the dish to provide the same as we like.
SESAME OIL & SEEDS:
- Sesame oil & seeds are included in the end for the crunchy taste and authentic Asian aroma.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Wash the beans and trim their ends.
- Warm the oil in the big wok on a moderate to high flame.
- Include the beans in the wok and stir-fry for four minutes.
- Toss the beans in the sesame oil and sprinkle salt & black pepper.
- Garnish the beans along with sesame seeds and serve warm.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the beans and toss well.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- These beans are served along with grilled salmon and steak.
- Cauliflower fried rice pairs well with these sweet & spicy beans.
- Roasted chicken thighs are also served nicely along with these beans.
- Lettuce wraps are also served with these beans.
- Add these green beans to stir-fried chicken or shrimp.
- Garnish the crushed peanuts for the crunchy taste.
TIPS:
- We blanch beans for two minutes to preserve the texture and color.
- Make the sauce in double quantity and store it to use in other dishes as well.
- Add sweetener and chili flakes as we like.
- Toast the sesame seeds for extra taste.
- We sear the beans on a high flame without overcooking.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the remaining green beans in the seal container and stock the beans for three days.
FREEZER:
- The texture of green beans will be ruined if we freeze them
FAQs:
Can I prepare this dish with frozen green beans?
- We can use frozen beans to prepare this dish; we just have to thaw and dry the beans properly to prevent the moisture.
Is there any alternative to Erythritol?
- We can use monk fruit only in place of Erythritol, as these are the only two sweeteners that don’t have any aftertaste.
Are these green beans spicy?
- These green beans are mildly spicy; though, adjust the spice as we like.
Is this dish spicy?
- It has a mild to medium heat level; reduce red pepper flakes if you prefer less spice.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Portion: 4
Caloric count: 85
Net carbs: 4g
Entire carbs: 7g
Portion size: 1 cup
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 340mg
Potassium: 230mg
