Healthy Jambalaya

⏱️ 30 min 👥 8 servings 📊 Medium
cajun dinner
Healthy Jambalaya
Nutrition per Serving
452
Calories
24g
Protein
30g
Carbs
27g
Fat

Stir up a flavorful Healthy Jambalaya recipe in just 30 minutes. Packed with shrimp, sausage, and bold Cajun spices for a quick, satisfying meal.

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 red bell peppers (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 white onion (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 celery spears (diced)
  • 1 (14 oz. can) fire-roasted tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups cooked long-grain rice
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 pound sausage (sliced into coins)
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the red and green bell peppers, onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté for 6 minutes until the vegetables are soft, stirring often.
  2. 2Simmer base: Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, bay leaf, sausage, and cooked rice. Mix well and cook for 4 minutes.
  3. 3Cook shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pot, stirring to combine. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and pink. Adjust salt to taste and serve immediately.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by bakedbree.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.