Written by Di Bauer August 31, 2001, Updated by Andrew DiMino January 19, 2023

Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Primal, Vegetarian, Nut-Free

Buttered Wax Beans Low-Carb Gluten-Free Recipe

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This Buttered Wax Beans Low-Carb Gluten-Free side dish is super quick and easy to make and tastes great with fish, chicken, or beef. If you are unable to get fresh wax beans due to seasonal availability or if time is of the essence, you can use an organic canned bean. In the same family as green beans, wax beans tend be lower in carbohydrates and a bit sweeter in taste.

Author: Di Bauer
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Primal, Vegetarian, Nut-Free

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds wax beans, fresh
1–2 tablespoons grass-fed butter (to taste)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Trim and steam the wax beans. If using canned beans, open both cans of wax beans and dump the beans and the liquid that they’re packed in into a saucepan. Turn the burner onto low or warm, and let them heat.
Drain the beans thoroughly, then toss them with 1-2 tablespoons of butter. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

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If they are seasonably unavailable or you are in a rush, 2 14.5 ounce cans of organic wax beans can be used in place of the fresh beans.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ½ Cup
Calories: 52
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 59mg
Fat: 6g (50 Calories from Fat)
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: trace
Fiber: trace
Protein: trace

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