Green Beans Almondine is an easy low carb side of crisp-tender green beans coated in a simple sauce of butter, lemon juice, and toasted almonds.

Hi friends, I am happy to say that I am getting caught up on the blog and in my life after a shaky start this January. One thing that has helped me do this is getting back to basic cooking the last several weeks. What I mean is preparing simple meals for dinner with super simple low carb sides like Green Bean Mushroom Saute, Heirloom Tomato and Asparagus Salad and this Green Beans Almondine.
What is Green Beans Almondine you ask" Oh boy, I?m really dating myself with this one? Green Beans Almondine is simply green beans dressed in butter, almonds, and a squeeze of lemon. Sometimes I add garlic or shallots to the beans, but it?s good without, too. This is a side dish my mom used to serve us in the ?70?s and it?s something I?ve made at home for over 20 years.
I don?t know about you, but we eat green beans a lot at my house. Green beans are the perfect low carb keto side because they are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber. In fact, 1 cup of raw green beans (4 ounces) has 8 grams total carbs and 4 grams fiber for a net carb count of 4 grams. And, they go with everything like the easy Parmesan crusted pork chops I posted last week. Seriously, yum!
Green Beans Almondine may sound like a fancy and complicated side to prepare, but it couldn?t be easier. Many recipes will call for parboiling the green beans in hot water and the...