Description
These Cajun Garlic Green Beans offer a flavorful and easy-to-prepare side dish. Fresh green beans are sautéed with garlic and a blend of Cajun spices, creating a delicious and zesty accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the fresh green beans.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper over the green beans.
- Sauté the green beans for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the Cajun seasoning.
- If you prefer softer green beans, cover the skillet for a few minutes after adding the beans to steam them.
- These green beans are excellent with grilled chicken, fish, or beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg