Keto Green Beans and Bacon
Crisp-tender green beans are sautéed with smoky bacon to create a simple yet flavorful dish. These Keto Green Beans and Bacon come together quickly and make a great addition to weeknight dinners.
Servings 4 people
Calories 439 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 strips bacon cooked
- 1½ cups green beans
- 1 ounce pork rinds
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Chop 8 strips bacon into large pieces and set aside.8 strips bacon
- In small pot, bring water to boil over medium heat. Add 1½ cups green beans and cook for three minutes or until tender. Remove from water and set aside.1½ cups green beans
- Using mallet or rolling pin, grind 1 ounce pork rinds and set aside.1 ounce pork rinds
- In saucepan, warm 1 cup heavy cream over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons sea salt and 1 teaspoon white pepper, stirring frequently until cream reduces by half.1 cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon white pepper
- Add chopped bacon to large sauté pan and cook over medium heat for two minutes. Stir in green beans and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour cream mixture over green beans. Toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer onto serving plate and top with ground pork rinds.
- Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite protein.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, use cooked bacon grease to sauté the green beans.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream mixture for a hint of spice.
- To avoid mess and facilitate easy transfer, place the pork rinds in a sealed sandwich bag and then begin using the mallet/rolling pin to grind them down.
- If fresh beans aren't available, you can use frozen or canned green beans. Just ensure to drain and pat them dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture.
- You can incorporate freshly ground black pepper instead of white pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Net carbs: 4g | Fat: 41g | Protein: 12g