Heart-Healthy Cajun Potatoes
Get ready to elevate your mealtime with these irresistible Heart-Healthy Cajun Potatoes! This recipe transforms tender, roasted red potatoes into a flavorful masterpiece bursting with bold Cajun spices and golden, crispy edges—all while keeping things heart-smart with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, and black pepper, these potatoes are a quick 15-minute prep wonder and roast to perfection in just 30 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside zesty lemon wedges, they make a versatile side dish or standalone star that’s packed with nutrients and mouthwatering zest. Ideal for anyone seeking healthy, easy-to-make meals full of Cajun flair, these potatoes are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds small red potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and scrub the red potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into quarters, ensuring even sizing for uniform cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, black pepper, and salt if using.
Add the quartered potatoes to the bowl and toss well to coat each piece evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap for maximum crispiness.
Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the potatoes to a serving plate.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve the potatoes hot with lemon wedges on the side for an added zesty flavor.
Enjoy your Heart-Healthy Cajun Potatoes as a flavorful side dish or a main dish along with a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4158 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.4 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 3255 mg | 69% | |
*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.
