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prep time
6 min
cook time
15 min
ready time
21 min
Keto Leftover Thanksgiving Green Beans
These quick and easy Keto green beans are a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving vegetables. We have taken cooked green beans and pan-fried them with crispy pancetta, flaked almonds, sweet cranberries, and a hint of zesty orange. These simple green beans make a delicious side dish, perfect for enjoying in the days following Thanksgiving. This is also a great option for anyone following a Paleo diet.
Can I Cook This from Fresh?
We have used cooked green beans to create this Keto Thanksgiving leftovers recipe, however, this can of course be made from scratch. Simply par-cook fresh green beans in boiling water until fork-tender, drain and set aside to steam dry. Once you have cooked the beans, you can follow the recipe as directed.
Can I Use a Different Vegetable?
We have chosen green beans as they are a classic holiday favorite. However, you can use an alternative low carb vegetable to make this dish if preferred. Par cooked tenderstem broccoli would be an excellent low carb alternative. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the original recipe.
Net Carbs
4.8 g
Fiber
3.1 g
Total Carbs
7.8 g
Protein
5.4 g
Fats
8.2 g
118 cals
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Ingredients
Green Beans (string Beans), Cooked From Fresh
7 ounce
Diced Pancetta by Waitrose
3 ounce
Shallot, Raw
2 tablespoon, chopped
Garlic
1 clove
Almonds, Raw
1 tablespoon, slivered
Lean Crans Reduced Sugar Cranberries by Paradise Meadow
1-undefined tablespoon
Orange Peel Or Zest Raw
1 tsp
Salt, Sea Salt
½ teaspoon
Black Pepper
¼ teaspoon
Recipe Steps
steps 4
21 min
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium/high heat. Add the pancetta and cook through until crisp and golden. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set to one side.Step 2
Thinly slice the garlic and shallot. Add to the skillet used to cook the pancetta. Sweat gently over a low heat for 2-3 minutes until tender.Step 3
Add the cooked green beans to the skillet. Scatter over the flaked almonds and add the orange zest, salt, and pepper. Toss the beans and almonds in the fat and pan fry over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until the beans are hot through.Step 4
Roughly chop the cranberries and toss them through the beans. Return the pancetta to the skillet and stir everything together well to combine. Serve hot.
