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Low carb fried green beans on a parchment paper

Keto Fried Green Beans

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 68kcal

Ingredients

  • Frying Oil (see notes below) enough to fill a pan with 1" of oil
  • 3/4 Cup Whey Protein Isolate* unflavored
  • 1 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 6 Tablespoons Soda Water
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Pound Green Beans ends trimmed

Serving Recommendations:

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat oil to 375 F and line a large plate with paper towels.
  • In a wide-mouthed bowl, combine unflavored whey protein isolate (3/4 cup), salt (1 teaspoon), xanthan gum (1 teaspoon), and baking powder (2 teaspoons).
  • Add the soda water (6 tablespoons) and egg (1). Use a rubber spatula to fully incorporate.
  • Working in batches, use tongs to add a handful of green beans (1 pound) to the coating, then into the preheated oil.
  • Allow them to cook for about 3-4 minutes, you'll know they're done once golden.
  • Place fried green beans on the prepared paper towel-lined plate, and continue until you've fried all the green beans.
  • Serve immediately (as with most fried food, these get soggy over time) with ranch, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Frying Oil should have a high smoke point and mild flavor. Please keep in mind that all oils are low in carbs, but some are considered "healthier" based on polyunsaturated fats. If this is a concern to you, opt for avocado oil, or peanut oil (slightly higher). If not, vegetable or canola are great frying oils. I use peanut oil for frying. 
  • Xanthan Gum is necessary for binding the ingredients of this recipe together, you CAN'T SKIP OR SUB!
  • Nutritional information will vary based on your whey protein powder. The information below was calculated using ISO Pure Whey Protein Isolate (zero carb), and doesn't include ranch:

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 4g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com