Cajun-Spiced Sauce

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Expand the traditional French velouté sauce into Cajun territory (a cuisine known for its French influences) with the holy trinity—onion, celery, and green bell pepper—plus Cajun seasoning and hot sauce. Serve with shrimp, fried chicken and waffles, or sausage and biscuits.

By
Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD
Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD
Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD
Kathryn Hendrix is a Registered Dietitian and Culinary School Graduate. She specializes in Whole Food Plant Based, Vegan, Gluten Free, and Nutrition. She has over 10 years culinary experience and has been cooking vegan her whole life.
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Published on March 23, 2025
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
5 (1/4 cup servings)
Yield:
1 1/4 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 (1/4 cup servings) servings

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup chopped celery

  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 3 tablespoons flour

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun-style seasoning

  • 2 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco), or more to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.

  2. Whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until pale golden in color with a lightly nutty aroma, 3 to 4 minutes.

  3. Whisk in broth. Bring mixture to a simmer; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half (to about 1 1/4 cups) and sauce coats the back of a spoon and holds a line when you draw a finger through it, about 30 minutes. Whisk in Cajun seasoning and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

102 Calories
8g Fat
7g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 102
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 146mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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