46K Shares
Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
This is THE BEST easy Keto Green Bean Casserole recipe. Only 7 Fresh Ingredients and 30 Minutes needed for this healthy, made from scratch side dish. Keto. Low-Carb. Gluten-Free!
This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.
It’s not Thanksgiving without a classic green bean casserole on the table, amirite?But can you eat green bean casserole on a keto diet?
So, the problem is that most traditional green bean casserole recipes found on the internet uses pre-made ingredients like cream of mushroom soup, or frozen beans.
Even if you weren’t looking for a wholesome low carb and keto-friendly green bean casserole recipe, it’s always better to use fresh ingredients – fresh green beans, fresh mushrooms. You just can’t compare it to the flavor of a casserole made with pre-made ingredients.
This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.
Making a fresh Keto Green Bean Casserole recipe from scratch is by far the best way to go. Your family will definitely appreciate absolutely delicious taste experience of wholesome ingredients.
What sets our green bean casserole recipe apart from the rest is the fact that it is ahealthy recipe, using only whole ingredients. That’s the secret!
That’s what makes this green bean casserole Keto friendly!
Ingredients to Make Keto Green Bean Casserole:
- Fresh green beans
- Fresh Button Mushrooms
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken Stock
- Cream Cheese
- Grated Cheddar
And then, a couple of spices, salt and pepper.
If you judge this recipe by the flavor of the dish alone, you’ll never know that this is a healthy, fresh recipe. It stands up to any of the best classic green bean recipes out there!
Even though you’re cooking from scratch and using only fresh ingredients, this recipe is ridiculously quick and easy.
How to Make Keto Green Bean Casserole:
- Start by boiling fresh green beans in well salted water until fork tender. It takes about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside when done. (Photo 1)
- While waiting on the green beans to boil, sauté onions and mushrooms plus the spices, until soft. (Photo 2 and 3)
- The chicken/vegetable stock and cream cheese goes in next!Stir until the cream cheese is melted and everything is well combined. Can’t beat that creaminess! (Photo 4 and 5)
- Once everything is warm and bubbly, add the cooked green beans and mix well. (Photo 6)
- Scrape the mixture into a baking dish and top with grated cheddar. (Photo 7)
- Pop it into oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (Photo 8)
For an optional yummy topping, I like to slice onions and coat them lightly in a bit of coconut flour or almond flour. I then shallow fry them in oil (in a pan) until they are golden. It’s really quick to do and adds another element of deliciousness.
The fried onions won’t be super crispy, but it does definitely add very good flavor to the dish as a whole.
If you want something crispy on top, you can also go for pork rinds!
Healthy Low Carb Green Bean Casserole Variations:
I feel that a classic green bean casserole is best, but sometimes a little variation doesn’t hurt.
So, here some ideas of ways to spruce things up a little bit:
- Bacon. Probably the most common variation is the addition of bacon. It does add a delicious spin to the recipe!
- Red Bell Pepper. Adding red bell pepper to the recipe not only gives a satisfying pop of color but the flavor of red bell pepper really complements the dish in a unique way.
- Almonds. An interesting addition to green bean casserole is adding chopped almonds, or almond slivers. Green beans and almonds are a classic duo, and it gives a satisfying crush to an otherwise monotonously textured dish.
Recommended Equipment
in my Amazon Storefront
Of course, this is an amazingly delicious green bean casserole and it doesn’t need to be thanksgiving for you to enjoy this with any dinner. It’s even great for weeknights – yes, it’s that easy to make!
Here’s a another roundup with 10 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes for Thanksgiving to get you started on planning your perfect Keto Thanksgiving.
These recipes are so delicious and I guarantee the family won’t even know they’re eating healthy versions of classic thanksgiving recipes.
faq
Can Green Bean Casserole Be Made Ahead?
Yes! The beauty of this recipe is that is can be made ahead and baked when you’re ready to eat it.
Complete all the steps before baking, and instead covered it carefully with foil and refrigerate right away. It will be good for at least 3 days in the fridge before baking.
Then, when you’re ready to eat it, slide it into a 350 degrees oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes – checking that it’s heated all the way through. Afterwards, crank up the heat and leave until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Can Green Bean Casserole Be Frozen?
This recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to two weeks, if properly sealed. Cover the casserole dish with foil and then a layer of cling film.
When you’re ready to eat, remove the cling film and slide into a preheated (350F/180C) oven for 20-30 minutes until heated through. Followed by a few minutes under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Are Green Beans Keto Friendly?
Yes, green beans are Keto Friendly as they contains only 4g of carbs per cup of green beans!
How Many Carbs Does Green Bean Casserole Have?
This Green Bean Casserole Recipe has just 6.3g net carbs per serving – you just can’t go wrong! It’s easy to stay on the keto track on Thanksgiving by cooking keto recipes that do not compromise any flavor.
Grab your Free copy
Get an Easy 30-Minutes Recipes Ebook
Keto Green Bean Casserole
The Best Easy Low Carb Keto Green Bean Casserole. A healthy recipe that is made from scratch. 7 Ingredients, 30 Minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Serving Size 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh green beans (sliced into smaller pieces)
- 2.5 cups button mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 onions (sliced)
- 1 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup cheddar (grated)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- to taste salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF
Boil the green beans in well salted water until fork tender. Approximately 10 minutes. Drain the water and set aside. (IMPORTANT: The water for boiling the green beans should be WELL salted – think sea water salty).
While the green beans boil, sauté the onions, mushrooms and garlic until caramelized. Season with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.
Add the chicken stock and be sure to scrape all the bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the cream cheese and allow to melt and warm up. Taste test and add salt if needed.
Mix in the green beans until everything is evenly combined and transfer everything into a casserole dish.
Top with cheddar and pop into the oven until the cheese is melted and bubble. About 10 minutes.
Video
Notes
- For an optional, but delicious topping: Set aside a small handful of your sliced onions and lightly coat them in coconut flour. Add oil to a small pan and fry the onions until golden. Let them sit on a paper towel when you remove them from the oil and lightly salt.
- Sprinkle these on top of the casserole before serving.
More Dinner Recipes:
- Green Beans and Smashed Potatoes
- Curry Green Beans with Feta
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Easy Garlic Green Beans
Did You Make This Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe?
If you’ve made this recipe, pleaseleave a comment and a rating. We love hearing yourfeedbackand it greatly helps usimprove our recipes!
You can alsogive us a followonPinterest,InstagramandFacebook– we love staying in touch
