Description
Hearty Cajun Smothered Green Beans & Potatoes deliver Southern comfort with bold, spicy flavors that dance across your palate. Rich bacon, tender vegetables, and zesty seasonings create a soul-warming dish perfect for family gatherings and rustic meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb baby red potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Seasoning Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious culinary vessel over moderate temperature, introducing olive oil or butter to create a rich base for sautéing.
- Gently tumble diced onions into the heated fat, allowing them to soften and become translucent, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Introduce minced garlic, stirring briefly to unleash its intense fragrance without browning.
- Sprinkle a vibrant blend of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper across the aromatic foundation.
- Cascade freshly trimmed green beans and cubed potatoes into the seasoned landscape, meticulously coating each morsel with the spicy medley.
- Splash chicken or vegetable broth into the skillet, creating a simmering environment that will tenderize and infuse the vegetables with deep, robust flavors.
- Secure a protective lid, reducing heat to a gentle whisper, and allow the ingredients to meld and transform for approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Periodically stir the mixture, ensuring even cooking and preventing any potential scorching at the bottom of the pan.
- Verify the potatoes’ tenderness by piercing with a fork, confirming they’ve reached a perfect, creamy consistency.
- Taste and recalibrate seasonings, adding additional Cajun spice or salt as your palate desires.
- Finish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a bright, herbaceous note to the rich, spicy dish.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to match your heat tolerance, from mild to fiery hot.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth for a completely plant-based version.
- Cut potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary for deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg