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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Published: Nov 20, 2019 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 6 Comments

    Keto Green Beans with Crispy Bacon

    Servings: 8
    |
    Cals: 350
    |
    Fat: 27
    |
    Carbs: 8
    |
    Fiber: 3
    |
    Protein: 21
    |
    Time: 30 minutes mins
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    These Keto Green Beans with Crispy Bacon are the perfect easy green bean recipe to have any night of the week. One skillet is all you need!  The green beans are perfectly seasoned, tender and so full of flavor.  Plus, everything is better with bacon!  Serve with my steak tips!

    green beans with bacon in a skillet

    The holidays are approaching and food will be abundant!  These Keto Green Beans with Crispy Bacon will make sure there is at least one low carb side dish on the table!

    These keto green beans with bacon are so unbelievably easy and use only use a few ingredients.

    Bacon: My first order of business was making my bacon.  I love to use thick cut Wrights brand bacon for all of my recipes.

    Green Beans: If you didn't buy green beans that were already washed and ready to use, you will have to cut off the ends.

    Soy Sauce: I like to use soy sauce to give these green beans a salty bite.  Using salt to season green beans can be difficult because it just falls off.  If you are anti-soy sauce, you can use coconut aminos.

    Garlic: I use freshly minced garlic to add a nice garlicky bite to these keto green beans.

    MAKING THE BEST KETO GREEN BEANS WITH BACON

    Cook your diced bacon in a hot skillet until it is nice and crispy, then remove it from the pan with a slotted spoon.  You can drain the bacon on paper towels, or just scoop them out into a bowl and set them aside.

    Be sure to use a large skillet with a lid so we can cover the green beans when we go to cook them.

    bacon cooking in a big skillet

    We need to remove all of the bacon grease from the pan except for 2 tablespoon.

    Now we can add the green beans to the pan along with the soy sauce.  Toss them around for a few minutes over medium-high heat to give them some color.

    green beans in a large skillet

    Now we can reduce the heat to medium and cover them with a lid.  Let them cook for about 8 minutes, stirring them occasionally.

    The key to these green beans being seasoned properly is soy sauce (or coconut aminos).  I like to cook with kosher salt but it doesn't stick to green beans very well.  It all just ends up on the bottom of the skillet.  Soy sauce is the perfect salty alternative...so throw it in there!

    Right before serving, toss in the garlic and season with freshly ground black pepper.

    Now we can top them with the bacon and serve.

    green beans with bacon in a skillet

    There you have it!  A perfect and simple low carb side dish for the Thanksgiving table!

    For some other low carb side dish recipes, check out my Keto Broccoli Casserole, Keto Green Bean Casserole, and Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Butter Walnuts.

    ⭐️ Did you make this Green Beans with Crispy Bacon recipe?  Tag me on Instagram so I can see! @lowcarbwithjennifer

    green beans with bacon in a skillet

    Keto Green Beans and Crispy Bacon

    These green beans make the perfect low carb side dish. Now there will be at least one thing low carb on the Thanksgiving table we can eat besides the turkey!
    5 Net Carbs for ⅛th of the recipe
    5 from 5 votes
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 350
    Author: Jennifer Banz

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    Ingredients

    • 2 Pounds Fresh green beans
    • 1 Pound Thick cut bacon, diced
    • 2 tablespoon Reserved bacon grease
    • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos)

    Equipment

    • Large Skillet with Lid

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet with a lid, cook the diced bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
    • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the skillet.
    • Add the green beans and the soy sauce to the skillet. Keeo the heat on medium-high and toss the green beans around for a minute or 2 to give the some brown color. Reduce the heat to medium and cover with the lid. Let the green beans cook for about 8 minutes or until the are done to your liking (stirring occassionally).
    • Right before serving, stir in the garlic and top with the cooked bacon.
    • Serve.
    Servings: 8

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 350 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, keto green beans, keto side dish, recipe for keto green beans

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    1. Erica Guidroz says

      June 18, 2022 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      I just made yesterday as a side and it was great! For lunch I heated up and added a boiled egg with shredded cheddar and it was awesome too!

      Reply
    2. Jessica Leonhard says

      April 08, 2021 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      These green beans were delicious and I don’t think I will ever make green beans again without soy sauce. It was a total game changer for me and my family. Thanks for sharing this recipe and all your other yummy recipes!

      Reply
    3. Melissa Thompson says

      March 18, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      I know this recipe makes 8 servings, but what is the serving size?
      My husband and I are doing Keto and we are not only watching carbs but also calories. So I want to make sure we don’t over do it.

      Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Renee Goerger says

      December 03, 2018 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      I always save plenty of room on my plate for these blistered green beans! They're my favorite!!

      Reply
    5. Linda says

      December 03, 2018 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      I'm with you - bacon just speaks my language! These green beans are at the top of my must make list. I love how they get blistered in the pan and the soy adds just the right flavor to the mix. Great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Aimee Shugarman says

      December 03, 2018 at 7:33 am

      5 stars
      One of my favorite recipes!

      Reply

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