Keto Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
Oh girl, you thought comfort food was off-limits on keto? Think again. This Keto Green Bean Casserole with Bacon says otherwise. We’re talking crispy, smoky, rich, and downright scandalously good—without inviting carbs to the party. It’s basically your grandma’s casserole… if she wore Lululemon and meal-prepped. No soggy canned soup or mysterious ingredients here—just plant-based sass, vegan bacon magic, and green beans struttin’ in olive oil glam. So grab your apron, your sassiest spatula, and prepare to impress your tastebuds and judge-y aunt alike. Because dinner is about to get scandalously keto and unapologetically vegan.
Keto Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
A sassy, vegan twist on the classic green bean casserole—crispy, creamy, smoky, keto-friendly, and totally drama-free. Grandma's shaking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g fresh green beans, trimmed like runway models
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, not basic
- ½ cup diced vegan bacon smoky attitude included
- 1 small onion finely chopped (for drama)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (because flavor)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder thickens like a champ
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard adds kick
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt flaky and fabulous
- ½ cup crispy fried onions vegan store-bought or homemade if you’re fancy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Don’t forget to act smug about being early.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3–4 minutes. Drain and toss into an ice bath like a drama queen.
- In a pan, sauté vegan bacon over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add onions and garlic—cook until gossip-worthy golden.
- In a bowl, whisk almond milk, arrowroot, mustard, salt, and pepper. No lumps, no nonsense.
- Pour the creamy mix into the pan. Stir until it thickens like your ex’s excuses.
- Fold in the green beans and transfer the mix to a greased baking dish.
- Top with crispy fried onions like you’re decorating a Pinterest board.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool slightly so it doesn’t burn the roof of your mouth.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 185
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Vitamin K: 30%
- Folate: 18%
- Iron: 10%
- Potassium: 12%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use smoked paprika for more “bacon-y” drama.
- Add crushed almonds on top if you’re feeling crunchy.
- Don’t overcook the beans—they should have more snap than your last breakup.
- Reheats like a dream if you’re into leftovers (who isn’t?).
- Pair with cauliflower mash and a glass of sass.
