Under 30 minutes • 10 ingredients or fewer
If you have green beans, you gotta try these!
Nutrition benefits: This side dish offers a perfect balance of fiber (3g per serving) and healthy fats (12g) with a moderate protein boost (8g) from the Parmigiano Reggiano. At just 164 calories per cup serving, it's an excellent way to add satisfying volume to your plate without excess calories, while providing important nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K.
Blood sugar-friendly: Green beans are naturally low in carbohydrates (only 7g per serving) and have minimal impact on blood sugar levels. The addition of olive oil and cheese creates a perfect blood sugar-stabilizing combination that slows digestion and prevents glucose spikes. This makes it an ideal side dish to pair with any protein for a complete low glycemic meal.
Low GI
Green Beans
- Beyond just being "allowed," we celebrate green beans for their role in blood sugar management. Their fiber content actively improves your body's glucose response to your entire meal.
Olive Oil
- This healthy fat is a strategic ingredient that helps slow digestion and absorption of any carbohydrates in your complete meal, making it crucial for blood sugar balance.
Parmigiano Reggiano
- The combination of fat and protein in the cheese further supports blood sugar stability while adding satisfying flavor that helps prevent cravings later.
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