Asian-Style Low-Carb Green Bean Recipe (Vegan)

This healthy Asian-style low-carb green bean recipe is a restaurant-quality recipe that is super quick & easy to put together. With crisp-tender green beans, crunchy cashews, and delicious tamari sauce, it has the perfect combinations of textures and flavors. It is ideal as an easy side dish or light main. Gluten-free & vegan.

I LOVE green beans! They are honestly one of my favorite sides. In my family there is a big tradition of cooking green beans. We have a family secret that is cutting the beans in half; I know, I know, it's a little bit more labor, but it pays back in flavor, I promise. You can find all the details in this steamed green beans recipe, which is simple yet the best, you should try it! And for a delicious curry with green beans, try this butter bean curry.

Green beans make the perfect side dish to pair with fish, meat, and vegan meals. Many times I prepare a big batch of this recipe to have ready-to-go for weeknight meals. It doesn't take much time to prepare, and it makes my life during the week so much easier. We all know it's hard sometimes to find the motivation to cook after a long day at work, so having nutritious food made with fresh ingredients ready to go in the fridge is a clever idea.

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• Why you will love this Asian-style low carb green bean recipe
• Ingredients
• Substitutions & variations
• How to prepare this low-carb green bean recipe
• Equipment
• Storage
• Top tip to make the best low carb green beans!
• Low Carb Green Bean Recipe FAQ's
• More low carb recipes you will love
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Why you will love this Asian-style low carb green bean recipe

It's a great recipe that it's super quick and easy to prepare, requires minimal ingredients and equipment, and is ready in less than 20 minutes. Isn't that a recipe for a great side dish?

Makes the perfect healthy side dish, that is delicious and everyone loves. 

This recipe is full of tasty Asian flavors, with fragrant ginger and savory tamari.

These green veggies are rich in nutrients & antioxidants and are low-carb. They make a nutritious and delicious side dish ideal for everyone.

This low-carb dish is suitable for those following a low-carb or keto diet.

Ingredients

This keto green beans recipe is made with simple ingredients that you can easily find at any grocery store:

• 350 grams of fresh green beans
• Garlic cloves
• Fresh ginger 
• Sesame oil
• Tamari sauce (GF option) or soy sauce 
• Roasted cashews

Optional ingredients: sesame seeds and black pepper to decorate.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions & variations

• Olive oil can be used instead of sesame oil.
• Other nuts like almonds or peanuts would be great substitutes for the cashews.
• Other veggies like fresh mushrooms or bell peppers, can be a great addition to this dish too.
• Make them spicy by adding red pepper flakes on top when serving.

How to prepare this low-carb green bean recipe

Prepare the fresh ingredients: Start by washing the green beans thoroughly and draining any excess water. Trim the ends and then slice each bean lengthwise using a sharp knife. Next, finely dice the garlic and peel the ginger.

Cook the green beans: Heat a large pan over high heat and add a small amount of water. Once the water starts boiling, add the trimmed green beans and cover the pan with a lid. Steam the beans for 3-5 minutes until they are al dente.

It's best to check them after 3 minutes to avoid overcooking. When the beans turn a vibrant green, they're ready! Transfer them to a plate and set aside.

Cook with the rest of the ingredients: Heat some sesame oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced garlic and grate the ginger into the pan, stirring to combine. Cook for a couple of minutes until the garlic turns golden brown.

Then, add the steamed green beans back to the pan along with tamari sauce and cashews. Stir everything together for a few minutes, and serve immediately.

Note! Because tamari is naturally salty, I don't think it's necessary to add sea salt but feel free to add some if you'd like.

Optional to decorate with sesame seeds and freshly crushed black pepper.

Equipment

All you need to prepare this recipe is...

• Sharp knife
• Grater
• Large skillet or non-stick pan and lid to cover
• Wooden spoon

Storage

Store the leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Bear in mind that over time they will oxidize and turn slightly brown.

Top tip to make the best low carb green beans!

Be mindful of the steaming time!! I highly recommend watching out the steam time, you don't want to overcook the green beans!! To get the perfect crisp-tender texture of the green beans, I find 3-4 minutes of steam time is the sweet spot. If your green beans are very large, consider steaming for a minute more. When the beans are bright green, they are ready. I always recommend trying one bean first, to check they are ready.

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