Name: Smothered Cajun Green Beans With Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 8 cups fresh or frozen green beans (about 2 lbs); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 cups yellow onion, chopped; 2 tbsp garlic, chopped (4–5 cloves); 1/2 cup vegan sausage or smoked tofu, cubed; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 1/2 cups white or red potatoes, halved or quartered; Herb & Spice Blend: 1 tbsp Creole seasoning; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Description

Smothered Cajun Green Beans with Potatoes – Creole-spiced green beans, tender potatoes, and smoky vegan protein in a hearty Southern dish.

Ingredients

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8 cups fresh or frozen green beans (about 2 lbs)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp garlic, chopped (4–5 cloves)
1/2 cup vegan sausage or smoked tofu, cubed
3 cups vegetable broth
2 1/2 cups white or red potatoes, halved or quartered

Herb & Spice Blend:
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven; brown vegan sausage or tofu. Remove and set aside.
Add flour and whisk into a light roux, cook until golden (5 mins).
Sauté onions until soft (5–6 mins), then stir in garlic and spices. Cook 2 mins.
Deglaze with 1/2 cup broth.
Add green beans, stir to coat, cook 5 mins.
Return sausage/tofu, add broth to cover. Bring to boil, simmer covered 30 mins.

Add potatoes, simmer covered 15 mins, then uncovered 15 mins until tender.

Notes

For extra smokiness, use smoked paprika or liquid smoke. Great as a side or main. Can be made ahead and tastes better the next day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Southern