Smothered Green Beans Recipe
This smothered green beans recipe blends tender beans with a rich, savory sauce and a hint of smokiness that brings warmth to every bite.
Servings 6 people
Calories 87kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onions have softened, around 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in the green beans, tossing them well to coat them with the oil and aromatics. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the green beans and stir to distribute it evenly. Cook for about a minute, until you can no longer see the flour.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot and stir. Add the cajun seasoning, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika, adjusting the salt to your taste. Stir.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let the green beans cook until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove the lid and stir in the apple cider vinegar. If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to reduce and thicken to your liking.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- The longer the beans cook, the softer they will become. If you cook them too long, they will become mushy.
- I use kosher salt in this recipe. If using table salt, cut the amount in half and add as much salt as you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 812IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg