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Slow Simmered Cajun Green Beans

Slow Simmered Cajun Green Beans

Fresh green beans simmered low and slow with bacon, onion, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 111 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • Spoon
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 4 slices bacon diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Prep. Wash and trim the green beans.
  • Cook. Cook the bacon until crisp and set it aside.
  • Soften. Cook the onion and garlic in the bacon fat.
  • Simmer. Add the broth, beans, and seasoning and simmer covered about 75 minutes.
  • Finish. Stir in the bacon and serve.

Notes

Substitutions: Use turkey bacon or smoked sausage.
Tips: Keep the simmer low and steady.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword Bacon, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Broth, Green Beans, Slow Simmered Cajun Green Beans