The Best Keto Chinese Green Beans

If you’ve been missing Chinese takeout on a Keto diet, then you’ll love the Keto-friendly Chinese food recipes that we prepared for you. This Keto Chinese green beans recipe is prepared with garlic, chili, and soy sauce. They are sweet, umami, spicy, and absolutely irresistible. You can serve them alongside other Keto Chinese food or as a healthy plant-based snack.

What kind of green beans is best for this recipe?

For this recipe, we have used Chinese green beans, which are flatter, longer, and a bit sweeter than popular string beans. As for flavor, they taste similar and can be used interchangeably. You can also use Italian green beans or long green beans; keep in mind that the macros might differ slightly.

Are green beans Keto-friendly?

Green beans pack around 4g of carbs per 100g, making them relatively low-carb. With that said, you need to manage your servings because consuming more than one serving will easily pack on the carbs. Plus, for this recipe, we are adding other ingredients that will increase the carb content, so it’s crucial to keep an eye on your portions.

Which pan is best for this Keto Chinese green bean recipe?

Like any Keto Chinese food recipe, it is ideal to use a wok. A wok cooks the food quickly and evenly from all sides as it has excellent heat retention properties. The next best option would be a cast-iron pan/skillet. Both options are great to get slightly caramelized green beans without overcooking them.

Net Carbs

5 g
Fiber

2.6 g
Total Carbs

7.7 g
Protein

2.5 g
Fats

6.5 g

92 cals

Quantity

Serving Size

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Green beans (string beans), raw

400 g
Vegetable oil

2 tbsp
Ginger

1 tsp
Garlic

3 clove
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

2 tsp
Hot chili sauce (Sriracha)

2 tsp
Soy sauce, low sodium

2 tbsp
Salt

0.25 tsp
Sesame seeds

1 tbsp

Step 1

Prepare and measure all the ingredients and set them aside. If you’re using long flat green beans, then cut them in half. Grate the ginger and mince the garlic, and set them aside.
Step 2

Pour the oil into a cast-iron pan and place it over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the beans from burning.
Step 3

Add the ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Continuously stir to prevent the ginger and garlic from burning.
Step 4

Add the sriracha, soy sauce, and salt. Drop the heat to low and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the beans soften. Remove the skillet from heat
Step 5

To serve, divide the beans into 5 plates. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.