Cajun/Creole · main
Cajun Beans
Cajun Beans reads umami 5.5, richness 5.1 and sweetness 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cajun/Creole main, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.5 · Richness 5.1 · Sweetness 4.2 · Allium 3.8 · Salinity 3.0 · Sourness 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.0 · Earthy 1.6 · Heat 1.5 · Bitterness 1.3 · Fruity 1.1 · Nutty 1.0
What's in it (8)
- 1 1/2 lb. beans (pinto or red)
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 cans Cajun style stewed tomatoes
- 1 pkg. (2 rolls) Mr. Turkey sausage, cut in 1/2 x 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 or 2 ham hocks
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 175 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 2.6 g fat, 26.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Wash and boil dry beans in 2 quarts of water with 2 tablespoons of soda for 15 minutes.
- Pour off water and wash beans thoroughly.
- Put beans back in pan with 2 1/2 quarts of boiling water.
- Add garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, Cajun seasoning and brown sugar.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.