This simple Cajun Sausage and Vegetables meal prep is a fast, easy, flavorful, and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables!
Smoked Sausage
Smoked Sausage is an easy way to add a rich, smoky flavor, plus tons of herbs and spices into any recipe. There are many varieties of smoked sausage from all around the world, but the two you’re most likely to find in American grocery stores are Kielbasa and Andouille. Smoked sausage also comes in several varieties, like pork, beef, or even low-fat turkey sausage, as well as spicy or mild. So no matter what your preference, you’ll find a smoked sausage that will fit your needs.
Easy smoked sausage recipes
Smoked sausage is an easy way to add flavor and richness to recipes because the sausage has herbs, spices, and smoky flavor built right in! When the sausage cooks with the other ingredients, that delicious flavor permeates throughout the pot. Give it a shot with some Quickie Red Beans and Rice, or Smoky Roasted Sausage and Vegetables, and see how the flavor covers every bite! Looking for an easy pasta and smoked sausage recipe? You’ve got to try making a pot of Pastalaya!
Quick Smoked Sausage Recipe Ideas
Because smoked sausage is technically already cooked, it helps make mealtime very quick and easy! Pair a flavor-filled smoked sausage with your favorite pasta, a vegetable or two, and dinner is done. Try our Creamy Spinach and Sausage Pasta, or Cajun Cabbage and Noodles.
When you don't have time to soak and boil dry beans, these Quickie Red Beans and Rice get you all the flavor in a fraction of the time.
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