Description
Hearty cajun smothered green beans & potatoes bring Southern comfort to dinner tables with robust flavors from Louisiana. Spicy sausage and tender vegetables create a satisfying meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) smoked sausage, sliced
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 0.5 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids and Garnish:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) olive oil or butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, browning sliced sausage until edges turn golden and crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté diced onions with minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, creating a rich aromatic base.
- Introduce baby potatoes into the skillet, generously coating them with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring even spice distribution.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, allowing liquid to reach a gentle simmer. Cover and cook potatoes for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Incorporate green beans and previously seared sausage back into the skillet, mixing thoroughly to combine flavors and ensure even heating.
- Continue cooking, covered, for an additional 8-10 minutes until green beans reach desired tenderness and absorb the spicy, savory liquid.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, ensuring a balanced flavor profile with potential additional Cajun seasoning or salt.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the top, adding a bright, herbaceous note to the rich, spicy preparation.
Notes
- Always slice sausage uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Choose spicy andouille sausage for authentic Cajun kick or milder smoked sausage for less heat-sensitive palates.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
- Opt for cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven to achieve better heat retention and more robust caramelization of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 331 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg