Cajun Cabbage and Noodles
This Cajun Cabbage and Noodles packs 24g protein and 690 calories per serving — a complete carb-and-protein meal requiring no sides. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, cutting your nightly cooking time while delivering balanced macros. Use it on high-calorie days or post-workout when you need density and volume together.
Ingredients
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Thyme, Dried(3g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Onion powder(1g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •freshly cracked pepper (about 1/4 tsp) ($0.03)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Andouille Sausage, Pork, Smoked(369g)
- •Cabbage, Green(1440g)
- •1/4 cup water ($0.00)
- •Pasta, Egg Noodles, Wide, Dry(227g)
- •Butter(30g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot
Instructions
- 1Combine the spices for the Cajun spice mix in a bowl, then set them aside. Finely shred the cabbage.
- 2Add the cooking oil to a large pot and heat over medium. Slice the smoked sausage, then add it to the pot. Stir and cook the sausage until it is well browned.
- 3While the sausage is browning, begin boiling a pot of water for the egg noodles. Once boiling, add the noodles, and continue to boil until they are tender. Drain the noodles in a colander.
- 4Add the shredded cabbage, Cajun spice mix, and water to the pot with the sausage. Stir to combine, then place a lid on top. Cook over medium, with the lid in place, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is wilted.
- 5Once the cabbage is wilted, add the cooked and drained egg noodles and butter. Stir to combine and melt the butter. Once the butter is melted and coating the cabbage and noodles, taste the mixture and add more salt if needed.
- 6Add a sprinkle of sliced green onions and a splash of hot sauce to each bowl just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
690
calories
24g
protein
39g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 64g
- Saturated fat
- 13.9g
- Sodium
- 890 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 12.0g
4 servings per batch · ~524g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
AI Swap Engine
Set up your profile to enable swaps →Common questions
How much protein does Cajun Cabbage and Noodles have per serving?
Each serving contains 24g of protein and 690 calories, with 39g fat and 64g carbs. This is a higher-calorie recipe suited for bulking or post-workout meals when you need energy and protein together.
How long does Cajun Cabbage and Noodles take to make?
Quick prep time on the stovetop batch-preps 4 servings, making this efficient for volume eating during a bulk phase.
Is Cajun Cabbage and Noodles good for muscle gain?
At 690 calories and 24g protein per serving with substantial carbohydrates, this recipe works well during a surplus for gaining strength and mass. The calorie density supports the higher intake needed during bulking.
More like this
Slow Cooker Beef Pasta
Slow Cooker · 10 servings
