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Green beans with avocado

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than this recipe for sautéed green beans with avocado! Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight side, this dish combines crisp-tender green beans with creamy, mashed avocado, zesty green onions, and fragrant cilantro for a mouthwatering combination of textures and tastes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Veggies and Sides
Makes 4 servings
Serving Size 1½ cups
Net Carbs 7 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 2 large avocados
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 green onions, green parts diced
  • fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
    Top view of olive oil heating in a skillet.
  • Cook the green beans for 3-5 minutes until they are crisp tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste (optional).
    Top view of fresh green beans sauteeing in a skillet.
  • Add peeled and pitted avocados to a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mash with a fork.
    Top view of mashed avocado in a glass bowl.
  • Mix the green onions into the avocado.
    Top view of mashed avocado and green onions in a glass bowl.
  • Add the green beans and chopped cilantro (optional), stir until well combined. Enjoy!
    Top view of low-carb green beans with avocado in a glass mixing bowl.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Green beans with avocado
Serving Size
 
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
242
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
7
g
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
Fiber
 
8
g
Sugar
 
4
g
Protein
 
4
g
Fat
 
21
g
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
Sodium
 
309
mg
Potassium
 
605
mg
17
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Vitamin A
 
68
µg
10
%
Calcium
 
58
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

12 inch cast iron skillet
Large Skillet
Set of 3 glass mixing bowls.
Glass Mixing Bowls
Keywords avocado green beans, keto green beans, low-carb green beans, low-carb side dish
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