Description
Delicious Blackstone Cajun Garlic Green Beans are a quick, flavorful side dish that brings bold Cajun spice and buttery garlic to tender green beans. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
- Optional: cayenne pepper
- Optional: hot sauce (like Tabasco)
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and pat them dry.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for another 30 seconds.
- Add the green beans, toss to coat, and cook until tender‑crisp, 5‑7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, add optional cayenne or hot sauce, and serve hot.
Notes
Tip: For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted slivered almonds on top. Substitute margarine for a lighter version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green beans, cajun, garlic, side dish