Description
These blackened green beans have just the right amount of char and a lightly crispy texture. You’ll absolutely love these green beans sautéed with a combination of blackening seasonings. They are an easy and simply delicious side dish that will compliment any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and string ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika *
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon butter, optional
Instructions
- Wash, drain and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine the seasonings in a small jar or bowl.
- Place the string beans in a large bowl, pour the oil and spices over them. Stir well to coat.
- Heat a large cast iron or regular skillet over high heat for 1-2 minutes. If it starts to smoke, turn on your oven fan and lower flame to medium.
- If you haven't already, lower heat to medium. Slowly add the green beans to the hot pan and let them cook without moving them for 2 minutes.
- Stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula and continue to let them brown for another 2 minutes. Continue stirring the green beans for another 1-2 minutes. They will char a bit, but the heat should not be so heat as to allow them to burn.
- The green beans are done when they are crisp, but still tender.
- Serve with a bit of optional butter.
Notes
* If you have a blackened seasoning all-in-one spice jar, use 2-3 teaspoons of that instead of all the individual spices.
*You don't need to boil or steam the green beans before you saute them. If you like your beans to be very soft, lower the heat to low-medium and add about 1/4 cup of water to the skill after you have browned them. Cook for a few minutes to soften.
*Make sure you add the green beans to hot skillet gently so as not to spatter any of the oil from the beans.