Using shallots in this popular green bean dish makes all the difference in flavor! I serve them in place of green bean casserole for holiday dinners, and they are always a hit. Suitable for Atkins, Keto, LCHF, Low Carb, Diabetic, Low Glycemic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Paleo.
Preparation:
To cook:
Level: Easy
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 2 slices Thick bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1 ounce, weight Shallot, thinly sliced
- 24 ounces, weight Green beans (from Trader Joe’s)
- Coarse black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain and cool. Reserve the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Over medium heat, sauté the sliced shallots in the bacon grease until translucent (they will brown as the beans cook). Add the green beans to the skillet and sear them lightly. Lower the heat, cover the pan and cook over low heat until the beans are tender. When the beans are almost cooked, crumble the bacon into the pan and stir to combine.
When the beans are cooked and the bacon is warmed through, season with coarsely ground black pepper and serve.
Remarks:
1. Some people like to boil green beans first. If you are using normal sized green beans this may be necessary, but I find this is not the case with the smaller, thinner green beans as they cook so quickly.
2. If desired, add some sliced mushrooms and cook with the shallots. Be sure to count the carbs for this.
Nutrition estimates are calculated per serving with My Fitness Pal’s online recipe analyzer. If you make changes to the ingredients, your results may differ. The recipe is stored there and available for MFP users to log into their food journals.
Calories 26, Total Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Total, Carbohydrates 4g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Net Carbs 3g, Sugars 2g, Protein 2g.
© January 6, 2018 Roxana Lopez for Aunt Rocky’s
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