Cajun red beans and sausage

Cajun red beans and sausage recipe videos

Cajun red beans and sausage is a hearty, one-pot stew from Louisiana, USA, featuring red kidney beans simmered with smoked sausage (like andouille), the 'holy trinity' of vegetables (onion, celery, bell pepper), and a blend of Cajun spices. It's traditionally served over white rice, making it a filling and flavorful staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a well-balanced, protein-rich meal, thanks to the beans and sausage, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the beans and rice. A typical serving provides a good source of fiber, iron, and B vitamins, and generally falls in the range of 400-600 calories, depending on portion size and the fat content of the sausage.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	12 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Magnesium	65 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, red beans and rice is a classic 'Monday wash day' dish in New Orleans, historically made with leftover Sunday ham bones and requiring little attention while clothes were being washed. Nutritionally, the combination of beans and rice creates a complete protein, making it a particularly satisfying and efficient plant-forward meal when meat is used sparingly.