Low Carb Sweet And Spicy Green Beans

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  • prep time

    prep time

    3 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    12 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    15 min

Low Carb Sweet And Spicy Green Beans

Simplicity is key with these sweet and spicy green beans! The green beans will provide a natural sweetness, and the agave nectar enhances that. You get just a touch of heat from some crushed red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. This is an excellent side dish to any main course, and the flavors will speak for themselves!

- Jessica L

  • Net Carbs

    9 g

  • Fiber

    2.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    11.4 g

  • Protein

    3.3 g

  • Fats

    13.8 g

174 cals

Low Carb Sweet And Spicy Green Beans

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Ingredients

  • Soy Sauce

    Soy Sauce

    ⅓ cup

  • Garlic Raw

    Garlic Raw

    1 tsp

  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes by 365

    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes by 365

    ½ tsp

  • Sesame Seeds

    Sesame Seeds

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Ginger Root Raw

    Ginger Root Raw

    ¼ tsp

  • Natural Organic Agave Nectar by Agave In The Raw

    Natural Organic Agave Nectar by Agave In The Raw

    2 teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    3 tablespoon

  • Green Beans

    Green Beans

    8 ounce

Recipe Steps

steps 3

15 min

  • Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper, sesame seed, grated ginger, and agave. Set this aside for later.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    In a shallow pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute the green beans for about five minutes, making sure to stir them gently to avoid burning.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Pour the soy sauce mixture over the green beans, and turn the heat down very low. For 6-7 minutes, let the green beans soak up the sauce, stirring gently to avoid burning. The green beans may turn a dark green as they cook in the soy sauce. Serve hot!
    Step 3

Comments 9

  • Butterflygma69

    Butterflygma69 a year ago

    I made this as written other than I used 1 1/2 teaspoon hot honey in place of the agave. NASTY, SO salty from the amount of soy sauce. that I couldn't finish my supper. All I can say is find a different recipe for your green beans.

    • SuperAvocado632474

      SuperAvocado632474 2 years ago

      I made this without the agave and used ground ginger in place of fresh grated. Myself and family love it!

      • ExcellentKale703886

        ExcellentKale703886 2 years ago

        Agave is not keto. It is 85% fructose!!!

        • RemarkableMacadamia113610

          RemarkableMacadamia113610 4 years ago

          What can i sub the agave with?

          • Nurse TLC

            Nurse TLC a year ago

            I use allulose syrup but you can substitute any low carb sweetner of your choice

          • SuperAvocado632474

            SuperAvocado632474 2 years ago

            I completely cut out the agave and it was still very good!

          • LizPepper

            LizPepper 2 years ago

            I think any sweetener would work but just add a little at a time to get it right.

          • Tybellag00

            Tybellag00 3 years ago

            I was going to try Lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener. It's pretty good and it taste a bit like real brown sugar. It has zero net carbs because of the sugar alcohol.

          • Glasylady03

            Glasylady03 3 years ago

            Could I see the answer?.