Creole Hot Green Beans

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Looking to spice up your side dish game? Creole Hot Green Beans are the perfect flavor-packed addition to your table! This bold and vibrant recipe brings together tender green beans, smoky sausage, and a zesty tomato-chili blend, all seasoned with Creole spices and a hint of paprika. A quick blanch ensures the beans stay crisp-tender before being tossed in a savory skillet medley of onions, garlic, and aromatic seasonings. Simmered with a splash of chicken broth for extra depth, these green beans burst with Cajun-inspired flair. Serve them hot to pair with roasted meats, rice, or cornbread for a truly mouthwatering Southern-style meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or spicing up your holiday spread!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3 minutes. Remove and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add the sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until it starts to brown, about 4-5 minutes.

5. Stir in the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, Creole seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.

6. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the sauce and spices.

7. Pour in the chicken broth and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the beans to absorb the flavors.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve hot as a spicy side dish for any meal!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (284.7g)

Calories		222
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.8 g	19%
	Saturated Fat	4.0 g	20%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		15 mg	5%
Sodium		870 mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate		16.2 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	5.4 g	19%
	Total Sugars	7.7 g
Protein		7.4 g	15%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		80 mg	6%
Iron		2.6 mg	14%
Potassium		528 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 531 cal (58.4%%)

Protein: 116 cal (12.8%%)

Carbs: 261 cal (28.8%%)