Mexican Green Beans
Mexican green beans, a healthy green bean recipe and a perfect low carb side dish made with onions, tomatoes and spices.
Servings 6
Calories 84kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut
- ½ cup roma tomato, seeded and diced (4 oz)
- ¼ cup chopped onion (1 oz)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil or good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, ghee, or another tablespoon of oil
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 whole bay leaf, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chicken base
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced (or ¼ tsp. dry but fresh tastes different)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation:
- Wash, trim and cut beans. Cut tomato in half and squeeze gently over the trash can to remove seeds, then dice. Chop onion and mince garlic and fresh oregano (if using).
Method:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the onion, garlic, tomato, and bay leaf until the onion begins to soften. Add the chicken base, water, other tablespoon of oil, oregano, cumin and green beans. Stir to coat the beans and loosely cover with a piece of foil or a lid. Cook for 4 minutes or until the beans are cooked to your preference.
- Add butter adjust seasoning by adding salt, pepper, or more oregano and cumin. Serve.
*See post for additional ingredient ideas.
Notes
I visually divide my veggies. I do not know how much volume a serving is as it depends on how long the pieces of green beans are. If this is divided between 4 people, the net carbs is 5 per person.
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Green Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Fiber: 3g | Calories: 84kcal | Fat: 7g | Protein: 1g | Carbohydrates: 6g