Cajun Onion Boil

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines onions, potatoes, corn, and sausage with a spicy Cajun seasoning.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: Cajun

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cajun Flavor Base

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust for spice preference
4 cloves garlic fresh
2 large onions sweet onions, quartered

For the Boil

1 pound potatoes small red or yellow
2 ears corn on the cob cut into halves
1 pound smoked sausage your favorite variety

For Serving

1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
2 pieces lemon wedges for squeezing

Method

Preparation

Gather all your fresh vegetables and seasonings. Chop the onions into quarters.

Cooking

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Add salt and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Toss in your Cajun seasoning mix, garlic, and bay leaves. Stir well and let the mixture bubble for another 5 minutes.
Carefully add the onion quarters to the boiling pot. Cover and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes until they become tender.
Once cooked, drain the onions in a colander and let them rest for a moment.

Serving

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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