This green bean salad is a simple, vegetarian dish you can try on a keto and low-carb diet. It takes only 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minute Total Time: 25 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy Recipe Makes: 4-6 Servings
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided into two equal parts
– ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pistachio nuts, de-shelled
- 25 ounces green beans, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1. Gather and measure all the ingredients.
2. Cut the garlic into tiny pieces and finely chop the fresh mint leaves.
3. If you have raw pistachios, toast them in a dry pan or the oven. Then, crush them using a pestle and mortar.
4. Wash the veggies.
5. Cut the stems off the green beans.
1. In a bowl, combine the finely chopped mint leaves and the small clove of garlic.
2. Add two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of olive oil, and a small amount of salt and pepper to the bowl with the mint and garlic.
3. Use a spoon to stir everything until the ingredients are well mixed thoroughly. This will create a tangy yogurt dressing for the salad.
1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and throw in a few beans at a time in a single layer.
3. Cook them for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they reach the desired texture - tender yet still crisp.
4. While grilling, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors of the green beans.
1. Take a serving plate and drizzle some of the prepared yogurt dressing onto the plate.
2. Arrange the grilled green beans on top of the dressing, creating a visually appealing display.
3. Finally, finish the salad with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
Before grilling the green beans, ensure your skillet is hot. This helps the beans cook fast and stay crisp, not soggy. You'll get a crunchy and tasty salad with just the right texture.