This Low Carb Tahini Dijon Cream Green Beans Recipe takes this simple side dish from "ok" to "OMG". It's easy to make and the velvety, Tahini Dijon Cream is savory and slightly sweet.
Prepare to answer questions! Your family definitely hasn't had green beans like this before.
🥘Ingredients:
Green Beans:
- 1 lb green beans rinsed and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Whipped Tahini Dijon Cream
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 6 oz Heavy Whipping Cream (¾ cup)
- 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Allulose - or preferred low carb sweetener
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
Garnish
- Toasted Sesame seeds for serving
- A sprinkling of dill looks gorgeous and ups the flavor profile to AMAZING.
👩🏾🍳How to make the Green Beans:
- Add washed and trimmed green beans to a salted pot of boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes, until vibrant green and fork tender. Strain immediately and sprinkle lemon juice over the top to keep them bright green. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dijon Tahini Cream sauce by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whipping with a hand or stand mixer until you have stiff fluffy peaks.
- To serve, add warm green beans to a casserole dish or platter and serve creamy Tahini Dijon Cream on the side with sesame seeds.
🍽️Equipment
- Hand Mixer
You can whip the cream in a blender or a stand mixer but since you be using so little liquid I find that a hand mixer is best for small jobs.
- Kitchen Shears
To trim the green beans quickly.
- Strainer
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📋 Cooking Tips & FAQ'S:
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Just chill in the fridge and re-heat the green beans when you're ready. Serve the savory Dijon cream cold for best taste.
What dishes go great with this green bean recipe?
- Coconut Shrimp and Bang Bang Sauce
- Sausage Meatzza
- Cheeseburgeritos
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken
- Mexican Roasted Chicken
- Prime Rib
- Spicy Chocolate Lamb Chops
That's all for the Tahini Dijon Cream Green Bean Recipe!
This is a really easy recipe and if you have never had savory whipped cream I suggest you make this now...so good!
As always, I hope you love it and that this recipe brings a little variety to your table while making your low carb life easier.
Ta Ta friend!
Brandy
Tahini Dijon Cream Green Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans rinsed and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Whipped Tahini Dijon Cream
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 6 oz Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon allulose * or preferred low carb sweetener
- pinch of Himalayan sea salt
- pinch of black pepper
Garnish
- Toasted Sesame seeds for serving
Instructions
- Add washed and trimmed green beans to a salted pot of boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes, until vibrant green and fork tender. Strain immediately and sprinkle lemon juice over the top to keep them bright green. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dijon Tahini Cream sauce by adding all ingredients (except green beans and Lemon Juice) to a mixing bowl and whipping with a hand or stand mixer until you have stiff fluffy peaks.
- To serve, add warm green beans to a casserole dish or platter and serve with cold Tahini Dijon Cream and sesame seeds on the side.
Notes
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