Description
A flavorful and hearty jambalaya that can be customized to your taste preferences, whether you prefer it vegetarian or with traditional meat and seafood.
Ingredients
- Chicken, sausage, and shrimp
- Rice
- Vegetables (onions, bell peppers, celery)
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook meats until browned
- Add vegetables and seasonings
- Add rice and broth
- Simmer until rice is cooked
- Adjust seasoning to taste
Notes
- For vegetarian version: Replace meat with tofu, mushrooms, and kidney beans
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even cooking
- Maintain steady heat and avoid frequent stirring
- Can be made ahead for meal prep
- Adjust spiciness by varying cayenne pepper amount
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: jambalaya, Cajun food, one-pot meal, rice dish, Louisiana cuisine, spicy food
