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Blackened green beans on white plate with fork.

Blackened Green Beans

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  • Author: Deb Belsha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Cajun

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

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  • 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

  1. Wash, drain and trim the ends of the green beans.  Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Combine the seasonings in a small jar or bowl.
  3. Place the string beans in a large bowl, pour the oil and spices over them.  Stir well to coat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.  
  6. 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. 
  7. The green beans are done when they are crisp, but still tender.
  8. 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.