Blackened Green Beans
Elevate your side dishes with these irresistibly smoky and flavorful Blackened Green Beans—an easy, 20-minute recipe that’s sure to impress. Fresh green beans are lightly charred in a hot skillet with a bold spice blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat. A drizzle of bright lemon juice enhances their vibrant flavor, while optional toasted sesame seeds add irresistible crunch. Perfectly tender-crisp with charred edges, these green beans make a standout accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted proteins, or plant-based mains. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, this skillet-cooked recipe is a delicious way to transform simple veggies into a show-stopping side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snipping off the ends.
In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it is very hot but not smoking.
Add olive oil to the skillet. Swirl it around to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
Add the green beans to the skillet in a single layer. Let them cook for 1-2 minutes without stirring to allow them to blister and char slightly.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the green beans and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender-crisp and blackened in spots.
Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle the green beans with lemon juice and toss again to combine.
Transfer the blackened green beans to a serving dish. Optionally, garnish with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish to complement your main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 999 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
