Low Carb Savory Green Beans and Potatoes
Transform your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering recipe for Low Carb Savory Green Beans and Potatoes—a lighter twist on a classic comfort dish. Fresh green beans and cubed turnips take the spotlight, creating a perfect low-carb alternative to traditional starchy sides. Blanched green beans retain their vibrant color and crispness, while golden-browned turnips are infused with garlic, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary for a fragrant, herbaceous flavor. Finished with a quick toss in olive oil and seasoned to perfection, this simple yet flavorful side dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or serves as a standalone vegetarian star. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to sacrifice taste!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 300 grams turnips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by washing and trimming the ends of the green beans, then cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Step 2
Peel the turnips and cut them into small cubes, about the size of diced potatoes.
Step 3
In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for about 3 minutes until they are bright green and just tender. Immediately drain and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Step 4
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the turnip pieces.
Step 5
Saute the turnips for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and become golden brown.
Step 6
Meanwhile, mince the garlic cloves.
Step 7
Add the garlic, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the skillet. Stir well to coat the turnips evenly with herbs and spices.
Step 8
Continue to cook for another 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Step 9
Drain the green beans from the ice water and add them to the skillet with the turnips.
Step 10
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then toss everything together to heat through, for about 2-3 more minutes.
Step 11
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Step 12
Serve the savory green beans and potatoes warm as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (856.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 530.1 |
| Total Fat 29.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2596.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.7g | |
| Protein 13.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 324.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1743.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories