Skip to content
Shop Great New Gifts! Hot Cocoa Bundle, Icelandic Salts, Measuring Spoons & More
Shop Great New Gifts! Hot Cocoa Bundle, Icelandic Salts, Measuring Spoons & More
Cajun Lentils

Cajun Lentils

Sold out
$10.99 - Points
Choose your Count
Pick up available at: Set my store for info & pick up

Live a lentil.

This Cajun Lentils stew, formerly known as Cajun Bayou Stew, is a quick & easy way to make a delicious Cajun-style stew at home. This Cajun recipe mix is ready in under 30 minutes, and is great for making both Cajun shrimp stew or Cajun chicken stew, though we recommend adding sausage to this Cajun blend of lentils and spices. You can also make this a vegetarian Cajun stew by skipping the meat altogether!

With our new 3-count option, you'll always have the Spice 'n Easy you love. Make dinner easier and get rewarded with savings when you choose our 3-count.

Flavor Profile

This Cajun stew recipe mix is aromatic, peppery, and earthy with rich, umami notes and medium heat.

Shopping List

1 package Cajun Lentil Mix
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
13.5 oz. andouille sausage, sliced*
4 cups water

*Tip: Add chicken or shrimp for Cajun chicken stew or Cajun shrimp stew. For a vegetarian or vegan Cajun stew, omit meat altogether, or replace with seitan.

Spice ‘n Easy

This hearty recipe mix for Cajun lentil stew is packed with colorful veggies and protein-packed orange lentils. Flavored with classic Cajun spices, it's a meal that's bold in flavor, but not too spicy.

More Information

With Spice 'n Easy, cooking is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Just open, spice and serve. Each packet includes the pre-measured spices needed to make a quick, simple and tasty recipe.

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add andouille sausage and cook for 4 to 5 min. or until golden brown. Add Cajun Lentil Mix and toast for 1 min., stirring constantly. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (covered) for 20 to 22 min. or until lentils are softened and liquid is mostly absorbed. Serve immediately.

NOTES:
Serve with: Rice or cornbread.

Top with: Sliced scallions or parsley.

YIELDS:
Serves 6

Cajun Lentils Q&A

What is Cajun stew called?

Cajun stew doesn't have a specific name, though people often associate it with gumbo or étouffée, which are quite a bit different to our Cajun Lentils Stew mix.

What does Cajun flavor consist of?

Cajun flavors typically include spices and seasonings such as paprika, cayenne, thyme, and salt & pepper, which are all included in our Cajun Lentils packet.

Dietary Information

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Orange lentils, vegetable bouillon (salt, corn maltodextrin, sugar, yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables [onion, spinach, cabbage, garlic, celery], natural vegetable flavors, canola oil, olive oil), bell pepper, carrot, onion, Cajun Blackening (paprika, onion, salt, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, chiles, mustard powder, cumin, thyme, cayenne, oregano, sage, celery), tomato, sugar, arrowroot, garlic, citric acid