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.
Ingredients
- 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