Cajun Roasted Potatoes Recipe

By Diana Rattray

Updated 12/01/18

Cajun Roasted Potatoes
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  • Total: 40 mins
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yield: Serves 4
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
207 Calories
4g Fat
40g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: Serves 4
Amount per serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 748mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Protein 5g
Calcium 31mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Cajun roasted potatoes with a variety of spices and optional peppers. Consider adding some ​onions to these potatoes in order to add an extra kick or burst of flavor to an already delicious dish. This is a great addition to make to accompany most dinners.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cut up potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Heat the oven to 450 F.

  3. Line a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan with foil.

  4. In a bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil and the seasonings. Spread them out in the prepared baking pan before putting them in the oven.

  5.  Roast in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, stirring 2 to 3 times.