4.2 from 39 votes
Cajun Jambalaya
This Cajun Jambalaya is a mouthwatering recipe that can be ready in less than an hour. Andouille turkey sausage and shrimp give this recipe so much flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 550 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Creole
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons light extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 4 inch ribs celery cut into quarter sections
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped, can be one color or assorted
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 cups uncooked minute brown rice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5- ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes un-drained
- 5 links andouille turkey sausage sliced into 1/2 rounds (fully cooked)
- 1/2 pound large shrimp cooked, peeled and de-veined
Instructions
- Heat Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add celery, bell pepper and garlic. Continue to saute for 5 minutes.
- Add brown rice through canned diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cover. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a large fork or spoon, add shrimp and and sausage. Cover and continue to heat on low for 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme springs. Mixture will have a little bit of liquid, but not be soupy. Taste test rice, as brown rice can sometimes be finicky. Allow to rest for a few minutes uncovered before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
199mg
(66%)
Sodium
1299mg
(54%)
Potassium
870mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1165IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 199mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1299mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 870mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.