Navy Beans Cajun Style
Dive into the hearty and comforting flavors of Navy Beans Cajun Style, a soul-warming dish packed with the bold spice of Cajun seasoning and smoky depth from andouille sausage. This one-pot recipe combines creamy navy beans simmered with a medley of diced onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic for a classic trinity of Southern cooking. Infused with smoked paprika, dried thyme, and a touch of heat, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a complete, satisfying meal, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and green onions for a vibrant garnish. Perfect for cozy dinners or weeknight meal prep, this Cajun-inspired recipe is sure to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the navy beans thoroughly and place them in a bowl. Cover them with water and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
To the same pot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the soaked navy beans, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
About 30 minutes before the beans are done, return the browned sausage to the pot and stir. Allow the flavors to meld together as the beans continue to cook.
Once the beans are tender, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the navy beans Cajun style on their own or over a bed of cooked white rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.5 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 12613 mg | 548% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 573.8 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 87.7 g | 313% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 199.4 g | 399% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1288 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 48.8 mg | 271% | |
| Potassium | 10189 mg | 217% | |
*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.
