Keto Garlic Tahini Beans

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    7 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    12 min

Keto Garlic Tahini Beans

These garlicky green beans are cooked until tender then sautéed with aromatic garlic and a zesty lemon and tahini dressing.

These are a great side to Middle Eastern inspired dishes - perfect with cauliflower cous cous.

  • Net Carbs

    2.1 g

  • Fiber

    1.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    3.2 g

  • Protein

    0.9 g

  • Fats

    5.8 g

65 cals

Keto Garlic Tahini Beans

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Ingredients

  • Green Beans (string Beans), Raw

    Green Beans (string Beans), Raw

    5 ounce

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1-½ tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    2 teaspoon

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Tahini

    Tahini

    1 teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

12 min

  • Step 1

    Add the green beans to a small saucepan of boiling water. Add a little pinch of salt and simmer for 3-4 minutes until fork tender. Drain completely and steam dry.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Whilst the beans are cooking, add the tahini, lemon juice, one tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to a small mixing bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over a low/medium heat. Crush the garlic and add to the pan, sweating for a minute until tender and fragrant.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add the green beans and sautée for a minute with the garlic.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Increase the heat and add the tahini dressing, stir well to coat the beans and cook for 30-40 seconds to heat through.
    Step 5

Comments 2

  • Determined1949

    Determined1949 5 years ago

    Does not say how much tahini to use in the ingredients

    • recipewriter

      recipewriter 5 years ago

      Apologies, this should be 1 teaspoon of tahini.