Tahini Dijon Cream Green Beans
Bright, fork tender green beans with a creamy Tahini Dijon sauce. Top with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and you have a unique low carb side that compliments a hearty low carb meal.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 140kcal
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
- Kitchen Shears
- Strainer
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
The nutritional information is based on making 6 servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 73mg | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbs: 4g | Fat Ratio per Serving: 77.14% | Protein Ratio per Serving: 8.57% | Carb Ratio per Serving: 11.43%