Garlic Green Beans Recipe
A quick and tasty Paleo side dish that gives a new perspective on the good old green beans.
Servings 4 people
Calories 119kcal
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans trimmed
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. ghee
- ⅛ – ¼ teaspoon sesame oil optional
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water generously seasoned with salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the green beans and blanch for 2 minutes.1 lb. green beans
- Transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking, then drain.
- Heat the clarified butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.2 tbsp. ghee
- Once hot, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.3 garlic cloves
- Add the green beans, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using) and toss to coat.¼ cup coconut aminos, 1 tbsp. rice vinegar, ⅛ – ¼ teaspoon sesame oil, 1 lb. green beans
- Season to taste with salt.Sea salt to taste
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, frequently stirring until the sauce has reduced and the green beans are just starting to get tender.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle the remaining sauce over the green beans, and serve ho
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg