Cajun Smothered Green Beans & Potatoes Recipe
Cajun Smothered Green Beans & Potatoes is a hearty Southern recipe with Cajun seasoning, garlic, potatoes, and green beans, slow-cooked in a flavorful gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup avocado/vegetable oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons low sodium Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dry thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock (32 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 2 lbs. green beans, stems snapped and halved
- 1 lb. red or russet potatoes, quartered or halved
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot, then stir in flour to make a roux.
- Add onion, cooking until softened. Stir in Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt, pepper, sugar, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
- Gradually add chicken stock and water, stirring until smooth.
- Add green beans and potatoes. Simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Stir in butter and hot sauce before serving.
Notes
For more spice, add extra red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Serve as a side or main dish with cornbread or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg