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Savory shrimp and sausage jambalaya with rice, bell peppers, and tomatoes on white plate.

Healthy Jambalaya

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine cajun
Servings 8 servings
Calories 452 kcal

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
 

  • 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.
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  • Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, bay leaf, sausage, and cooked rice. Mix well and cook for 4 minutes.
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  • 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.
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Nutrition

Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1429mgFiber: 4g
Keyword cajun, healthy jambalaya, sausage, shrimp
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