
Roasted Pecan Green Beans
Being on a ketogenic diet usually means that you’re missing some kind of crunch in your meals. Whether it’s meat and vegetables, a dessert, or just a snack – it’s notorious for being something textually soft. These roasted pecan green beans will give you a great pick-me-up from the old and dated recipes that you’re...
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F, then add 1/4 Cup Pecans to your food processor.
- Grind the pecans in the food processor until they are chopped nicely. Some pieces should be large, some small.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together green beans, pecans, olive oil, parmesan cheese, the zest of 1 lemon, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Spread out the green beans on a foiled baking sheet.
- Roast the green beans in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool for 4-5 minutes, then serve!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Pecan Green Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
116
mg
5
%
Potassium
310
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
980
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
127
mg
13
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jason Fung, MD
Jason Fung, M.D., is a Toronto-based nephrologist (kidney specialist) and a world leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets.