Cajun Sausage and Beans Packets
Get ready to elevate weeknight dinners or cookout meals with these bold and flavorful Cajun Sausage and Beans Packets! Packed with juicy smoked sausage, hearty kidney beans, and a medley of vibrant veggies like bell peppers, onion, and zucchini, this easy foil packet recipe comes alive with a kick of Cajun seasoning and a dash of garlic. Perfect for the grill or oven, these smoky, steam-infused bundles cook in just 25 minutes, offering a mess-free, savory delight with minimal cleanup. Whether you're meal-prepping or entertaining guests, these customizable packets are the epitome of convenience and bold southern-inspired flavor. Garnish with fresh parsley for the perfect finishing touch and serve piping hot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 15 ounces red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 large bell pepper (any color, diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 4 sheets (12x12 inches each) aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Dice the bell pepper and onion, and slice the zucchini into half-moons.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, kidney beans, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
Lay out the aluminum foil sheets on a flat surface. Divide the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly among the four sheets, placing it in the center of each.
Fold up each foil sheet by bringing the edges together and folding them tightly to seal into packets, leaving a little space inside for steam to build up.
Place the packets on the preheated grill or a baking sheet if using the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through if grilling, until the vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through.
Carefully open the packets (watch out for steam!). Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1247 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
