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Are Green Beans Keto?

by Pam Berg
Many visualize sitting down to a plate full of bacon and eggs for every meal when following a keto diet. That cannot be further from the truth. When eating clean keto, you are encouraged to round out your diet with lean meats and fresh, low-carb vegetables. While you can eat many awesome-tasting veggies on keto, green beans are a favorite!

Are Green Beans Keto Friendly?


Green beans are a low-carbohydrate, keto-friendly food. Although they are now as low in carbs as some leafy vegetables, they are such a versatile food! 


You can munch on raw green beans, and there are also various ways to cook them. 


How Many Calories and Carbs in Green Beans?


Be very aware of how you cook your green beans to keep them low-carb. Let’s look at raw green beans. Raw green beans have roughly 32 calories in a one-cup serving. Although there are about 7 carbohydrates in that serving size, green beans are less than 4 net carbs due to their nutritional fiber content. 


Are Green Beans Good For You?

Green beans are a very healthy food. They are an excellent source of various vitamins and minerals. 


  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Manganese 
  • Potassium

4 Keto Ways to Enjoy Green Beans

  • Green Beans and Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle some parmesan cheese and salt-pepper-garlic seasoning for an easy, delicious, low-carb side dish. 
  • Green Beans Almondine: In this delicious recipe, the green beans are garnished with slivered almonds in a garlic butter sauce. 
  • Keto Green Bean Casserole: Although traditional green bean casserole is high in carbs, our version will not derail your diet!
  • Green Beans and Bacon: Cook your fresh green beans, add some butter, season them, and top them with crispy bacon for a tasty accompaniment to any meal!

Which Beans Are Okay On Keto?

  • Green Beans: Also known as string beans, they are low in carbs and can be eaten in moderation on a keto diet.
  • Black Soybeans: High in protein and fiber but low in carbs, making them a more keto-friendly option compared to other beans.
  • Edamame: Young soybeans often served still in the pod; they're relatively low in net carbs and high in fiber.
  • Peas: Including snow peas and snap peas in pods, which are lower in carbs than shelled peas and can fit into a keto diet in limited quantities.

It's important to measure portions and track the net carbs of these options to ensure they fit within your daily carb limits.

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