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The Easiest, Most Flavorful Sautéed Green Beans with Ham – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Easiest, Most Flavorful Sautéed Green Beans with Ham

A quick and easy side dish of Sautéed Green Beans with Ham, ready in under 20 minutes. Crisp-tender green beans and salty, diced ham create a classic, savory flavor combination perfect for a low-carb or keto diet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 113
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) olive oil
  • 1 pound (450 g / 15.9 oz) fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 8 ounces (225 g / 7.9 oz) ham, diced
  • 1 tablespoon (7 g / 0.25 oz) dried minced onions
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g / 0.11 oz) sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) ground black pepper
  • For the best texture, ensure your green beans are completely dry before adding them to the hot pan. This helps them sear rather than steam.
  • Feel free to use fresh minced garlic or shallots instead of dried onions. Add them during the last 2 minutes of cooking to prevent them from burning.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the very end will brighten up all the flavors and cut through the richness of the ham.

Method
 

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow the pan and oil to get hot before proceeding.
  2. Carefully add the trimmed green beans, diced ham, dried minced onions, sea salt, and black pepper to the hot skillet.
  3. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until the green beans are vibrant green and crisp-tender.
  4. Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  5. Don't overcrowd the pan. If needed, cook in two batches to ensure the green beans get a nice char instead of steaming.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 6.5gProtein: 8gFat: 7g

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