Green Beans and Mushrooms (Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free)
Make everyone in your family a lover of green beans with my Green Beans and Mushrooms recipe. It's so good with mushrooms, bacon and a touch of brightness from the balsamic vinegar. The perfect side dish to any low carb or keto meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 8 white mushrooms quartered
- 1 pound green beans
- ½ pound bacon
- ½ cup shallots minced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Gather all the ingredients and tools.
- Wash the green beans and trim their ends.
- Wash and quarter the mushrooms.
- Mince the shallots.
- Slice the bacon into bite-size pieces or batons.
- Measure the ingredients.
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the heavy-bottomed pan over high heat.
- Add the mushrooms to the hot pan without any oil or salt. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes to brown.
- Add the bacon batons. Allow to cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the shallots. Cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring.
- Remove the bacon and mushroom mixture from the pan and set aside.
- Add the green beans to the pan along with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Sauté for 2 minutes over high heat.
- Add the water, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes or until the water has cooked off and the beans are tender.
- Add the bacon and mushroom mixture and the balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Check out the full recipe for cooking tips, pairing options and quick hacks!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
