Cajun String Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these bold and zesty Cajun String Green Beans! Perfectly tender-crisp green beans are sautéed with a flavorful blend of butter, olive oil, and aromatics like onion and garlic, then coated in a tantalizing mix of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and a touch of lemon juice for brightness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant, Southern-inspired recipe is an irresistible combination of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors. Whether you’re serving them alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or seafood, these green beans are sure to steal the spotlight on your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends off the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to bubble.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them to coat in the butter and oil mixture.
Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the green beans. Toss well to distribute the spices evenly.
Cook the green beans for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked green beans and give them a final toss.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.2 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1468 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
