Spicy Garlic Cajun Green Beans (Printable Version)
Crisp-tender green beans with bold garlic and Cajun kick, perfect as a fresh and vibrant Southern-style side.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 14 ounces green beans, trimmed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss trimmed green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender and slightly blistered.
04 - Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses just four ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen
- Ready in under half an hour without much prep
- Naturally vegan and gluten free so everyone at the table can enjoy
- Big smoky flavor pairs well with almost anything
- One pan clean up means more time to relax
02 -
- Cooks up high in fiber with low calories
- Perfect for meal prep holds up well in the fridge for up to four days
- Flexible spice level just increase or decrease Cajun blend as suited
03 -
- Let beans dry fully after washing for the crispiest result
- Buy the best Cajun seasoning you can find or blend your own to cut excess sodium and control spice
- Always turn the beans partway through roasting for even caramelization
- A bit of lemon zest over finished beans brightens the whole plate