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Cajun White Beans

A comforting side dish featuring creamy white beans flavored with Cajun spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound dried white beans such as Great Northern or Navy
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Start by soaking the dried white beans overnight in a large bowl of water.
  2. After soaking, drain and rinse the beans under cold water.
  3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute.
  6. Add the soaked beans and vegetable broth to the pot, ensuring the beans are submerged.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  8. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  9. Once cooked, taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve the Cajun White Beans hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Feel free to add cooked and crumbled sausage for extra flavor. This dish tastes even better the next day.