Cajun/Creole · main
Cajun Pinto Beans
Cajun Pinto Beans reads umami 8.6, richness 8.3 and salinity 6.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cajun/Creole main, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 9.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.6 · Richness 8.3 · Salinity 6.3 · Earthy 3.0 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Heat 2.4 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Smoke 2.1 · Bitterness 1.4 · Sweetness 1.4 · Allium 1.3 · Nutty 1.3 · Sourness 0.6 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (5)
- 1 small bag pinto beans, soaked overnight in water
- 1 lb. bulk sausage
- 1 lb. smoked sausage
- 2 Tbsp. Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 226.6 kcal, 11.8 g protein, 12.9 g fat, 15.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (6 steps)
- Cook beans by package directions.
- Cook both sausages on stovetop over medium heat.
- Cut smoked sausage into bite size pieces before cooking.
- Drain grease and rinse with hot water. Add sausages to beans and seasoning.
- Cook for 1 hour.
- Serve over rice.
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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.