N'awlins Inspired Black Beans and Cajun Sausage Recipe

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N'awlins Inspired Black Beans and Cajun Sausage
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  1. Cook sausage with 1/2 cup water in large heavy bottomed pot that the beans will be cooked in, allow water to dissipate and sausage to brown until you have a good fond going on in the pan. Once you have a good caramelized pan, remove the sausage allow to cool and fridge them.
  2. Drain grease and replace with tablespoon of a light flavored oil and saute/brown your onion - salt, add celery - salt, all spices and saute till translucent - avoid burning your fond! Add stock to deglaze pan.
  3. Add ham hocks (note: These tend to shed bone shards, avoid stirring once these are in the mix. Remove them after cooking is complete and pull the meat off the bone on a separate plate. Add the meat back into the mix).
  4. Add beans.
  5. Add enough water to just cover beans/ham hocks bring the party to a boil then reduce heat and cook until beans are soft. I used a pressure cooker, the whole meal was done in 30 minutes - with that said, only allow pressure to get it's initial burst of steam then bring down the heat to a low simmer - beans can foam up and clog your cooker - always monitor this process.).
  6. While awaiting the beans to soften, prep lime and the lime rind, cut sausage into bite size chunks - taste sausage for heat and adjust to your preference. consider some cayenne to the mix. The Chipotle pepper does provide a subtle heat that will make your forhead sweat but no significant affect to the tongue.
  7. Once the beans are cooked, add remaining ingredients and simmer another 10 minutes. I like my beans a bit soupy so I choose not to thicken it. To help thicken the dish, food process 1/3 of the beans into a paste then reincorperate them.
  8. Serve over rice, perhaps corn bread or fried plantains.
  9. Garnish
  10. Chopped red bell pepper & Scallions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 278.13 Kcal (1164 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.92g 21%
Cholesterol 46.47mg 15%
Sodium 312.59mg 13%
Potassium 596.36mg 13%
Total Carbs 24.66g 8%
Sugars 2.48g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6.01g 24%
Protein 14.31g 29%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 57.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.89 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.7g 21%
Cholesterol 35.74mg 15%
Sodium 240.4mg 13%
Potassium 458.62mg 13%
Total Carbs 18.97g 8%
Sugars 1.91g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.62g 24%
Protein 11.01g 29%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 5%
Iron 3.6mg 26%
Calcium 44.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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