SPICY ASPARAGUS OR GREEN BEANS

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You can also use green beans, which are generally cheaper. The original recipe calls for a bit less spice, but I use more and use about 2 tablespoons or more minced onion (if you do this, add more butter or margarine). This is one of my favorite recipes ever =] Enjoy!

Provided by mizzlizzita

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons margarine
1 -1 1/2 lb asparagus or 1 -1 1/2 lb green beans
1/2 teaspoon cajun pepper or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon minced onion (or more)

Steps:

  • Cut up veggies (asparagus: cut off bottom and cut each "tree" into about three pieces. green beans: cut off both ends and slice into one or two pieces each.).
  • Melt butter or margarine in frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add cut up veggies and all seasonings.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Cover pan and fry for about 8 minutes for asparagus and 10-15 minutes for green beans.
  • Stir once or twice (if at all) until cooked the way you like them (we like our veggies soft -- you might like them crunchy).

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