Cajun Green Beans with Sausage and Potatoes -- Holiday Food Series

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative for sautéing.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning is an economical way to add flavor.

Cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning blend

A homemade blend can be made with common spices.

Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet.

Add the sal sausage to the skillet and cook.

Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook briefly.

Combine the cooked sausage, onion, and garlic with diced yellow potatoes in a bowl.

Toss the potatoes with olive oil to coat them well.

Add red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and cajun seasoning to the potato mixture and stir to combine.

Add canned green beans to the mixture and stir well.

Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for about 40 to 45 minutes.

After baking, remove the foil and check the dish; it should smell delicious and look well-cooked.

Taste test the dish, noting that the potatoes should be tender, and adjust cooking time if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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