Cajun Blackened Green Beans Recipe
This Cajun Blackened Green Beans recipe features fresh green beans pan-seared in avocado oil and blackening seasoning for a smoky, spicy flavor. Finished with sautéed onions, garlic, and butter, these green beans make a flavorful side dish with an optional touch of lemon and parsley for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Lemon (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- PREP: Wash and trim the green beans, cutting them into 2 inch pieces. Dry thoroughly to ensure proper searing. Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes to get it hot.
- BLISTER: Add the avocado oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the surface evenly. Add the green beans in a single layer if possible and do not stir for at least 3 minutes. Let the undersides blacken, then flip the green beans over. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes in total, until all green beans are blackened and tender yet still crisp.
- SAUTÉ: Reduce the heat to medium and add the finely chopped yellow onions to the pan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions soften, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- FINISH: Add the unsalted butter and blackening seasoning to the pan. Toss everything together to coat the green beans well. Taste and add salt if needed to balance the flavors.
- SERVE: Serve the blackened green beans warm with an optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a bright finish.
Notes
- Ensure green beans are dry before cooking to get a proper blackened sear.
- If you don’t have blackening seasoning, a mixture of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper can be used.
- Cast iron skillet is ideal for best heat retention and even blackening.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative or additional oil.
- Lemon juice brightens the dish but is optional based on preference.
- Parsley adds freshness and a pop of color, but can be omitted if unavailable.
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