Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a quintessential dish from Louisiana’s rich culinary tradition. It combines rice, meat (such as sausage, chicken, and seafood), and a variety of vegetables, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

Jambalaya

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Jambalaya is a quintessential dish from Louisiana’s rich culinary tradition. It combines rice, meat (such as sausage, chicken, and seafood), and a variety of vegetables, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 minute min

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion medium, diced
• 1 green bell pepper medium, diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tsp salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
• 2 stalks Green onions for garnish, sliced
• 1/4 cup parsley for garnish, chopped

Instructions

 

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
• Add the rice and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
• Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the cooked chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the shrimp are pink, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let the jambalaya sit for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Calories: 250kcal

Meal Type: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cajun Cuisine, Jambalaya, Louisiana

Cooking Method: Baked

Time: >45 Min

Level: Easy

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