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Bojangles Green Beans Recipe
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Bojangles Green Beans Recipe

These Bojangles Green Beans Recipe is not just tasty—they are full of flavor, a little smoky, and feel like home in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Green Beans = 02 14.5 oz cans (drained)
  • Bacon = 01 slice or Smoked Ham = 1/4 cup chopped
  • Onion = 01 small chopped
  • Garlic = 01 clove minced
  • Chicken or Water = 01 cup broth
  • Sugar = 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper = 1/4 teaspoon
  • Crushed Red Pepper = 1/4 teaspoon Optional
  • Salt = 1/2 teaspoon adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Medium-Sized Pot or Saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Knife and Chopping Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Can Opener

Method
 

  1. Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
  1. Place a medium pot on the stove.
  2. Add chopped bacon and cook over medium heat.
  3. Stir until the bacon turns golden and crispy.
Step 2: Sauté Onion and Garlic
  1. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot.
  2. Cook for 2–3 minutes until they become soft.
  3. Stir often so nothing burns.
Step 3: Add the Green Beans
  1. Drain the green beans from the cans.
  2. Add them to the pot and mix gently.
  3. Let the flavors come together for a minute.
Step 4: Add Spices and Broth
  1. Sprinkle in sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add crushed red pepper if you like it spicy.
  3. Pour in chicken broth or water to cover the beans.
Step 5: Simmer Slowly
  1. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
  2. Cover the pot with a lid.
  3. Cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring now and then.
Step 6: Finish and Serve
  1. Remove the lid and taste the beans.
  2. Add more salt if needed.
  3. Serve hot with your favorite meal.
Servings and Preparation Time
  1. Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  2. Cook Time: 30 minutes
  3. Total Time: 40 minutes
  4. Servings: 4

Notes

  • Use Canned Green Beans: They cook faster and have a soft texture.
  • Add a Slice of Bacon: It brings out a rich, smoky flavor in every bite.
  • Cook Slow and Low: This helps the beans soak up all the flavors.
  • Don’t Skip Garlic and Onion: They add depth and make the beans taste homemade.
  • Use a Little Sugar: It balances the spice and rounds out the taste.
  • No Fancy Tools Needed: A simple pot and spoon are enough for this dish.