Cajun Skillet Beans Recipe

Name: Cajun Skillet Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 celery stalks (about 1 cup chopped); 2 green or red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 cup chopped); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (1/2 tsp dried); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (1 tsp dried); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (1/2 tsp dried); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or more to taste); pinch each cayenne and salt; 2 cups chopped fresh or canned tomatoes (14 1/2-oz can); 1 tablespoon honey or molasses; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 4 cups cooked black-eyed peas or butter beans (two 10-oz frozen pkgs or two 16-oz cans, drained); chopped scallions (optional); grated cheddar cheese (optional); grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 celery stalks (about 1 cup chopped)
2 green or red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 cup chopped)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (1/2 tsp dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (1 tsp dried)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (1/2 tsp dried)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or more to taste)
pinch each cayenne and salt
2 cups chopped fresh or canned tomatoes (14 1/2-oz can)
1 tablespoon honey or molasses
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cups cooked black-eyed peas or butter beans (two 10-oz frozen pkgs or two 16-oz cans, drained)
chopped scallions (optional)
grated cheddar cheese (optional)
grated cheddar cheese

1
In a heavy saucepan or skillet, saute the onions and garlic in the oil on medium heat.
2
Chop the celery and bell peppers, and add them to the pan. Continue to saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add the thyme, basil, oregano, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden, stirring once or twice.
4
Add the tomatoes, honey or molasses, and mustard, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
5
Add the beans, cover, and stir occasionally until thoroughly heated. Canned beans will be hot in less than 10 minutes, but frozen beans need to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Top with scallions or grated cheese if you like, and serve.

1882

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 celery stalks (about 1 cup chopped), and more.

Yes, Cajun Skillet Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Skillet Beans

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