Cajun Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these bold and flavorful Cajun Green Beans! Fresh green beans are sautéed to tender-crisp perfection in a rich blend of butter and olive oil, then infused with aromatic minced garlic and a kick of Cajun seasoning. A touch of paprika and optional red pepper flakes add smoky heat, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens up every bite. This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 25 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or Southern-inspired feasts. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and let this spicy, savory side dish transform your table! Perfect as a standalone treat or alongside your favorite mains, these Cajun Green Beans are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by removing the ends. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil, allowing them to melt and combine.
Add the green beans to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to blister and soften slightly.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper over the green beans. Toss to coat evenly.
Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but still crisp, and the spices are fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans. Toss again to combine.
Transfer the Cajun Green Beans to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, savory Cajun Green Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2538 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1080 mg | 23% | |
*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.
