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A hearty one-pot Louisiana classic, packed with spicy andouille sausage, the holy trinity of vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice. This flavorful Cajun comfort food comes together in under an hour for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
For 4 servings
Brown the Sausage
Sauté the Holy Trinity
Bloom Aromatics and Spices
A hearty one-pot Louisiana classic, packed with spicy andouille sausage, the holy trinity of vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice. This flavorful Cajun comfort food comes together in under an hour for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
This cajun_creole recipe takes 55 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 724.98 calories per serving with 25.7g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
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Deglaze and Combine
Cook the Rice
Rest and Serve
Replace andouille sausage with diced chicken thighs (brown them after the sausage) or add shrimp in the last 5-7 minutes of cooking for a classic combination.
This recipe is a brown, Cajun-style jambalaya. For a red, Creole-style version, increase the diced tomatoes to a 28-ounce can.
Omit the sausage and use vegetable broth. Add plant-based sausage and bulk up the dish with extra vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or corn.
The rice is a great source of complex carbohydrates, which provide a steady release of energy to fuel your body and mind.
The 'holy trinity' of onion, bell pepper, and celery, along with garlic and tomatoes, offers essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Andouille sausage provides a significant amount of protein, which is crucial for muscle repair, immune function, and feeling full and satisfied.
Cajun jambalaya, like this recipe, is known as 'brown jambalaya' and doesn't typically include tomatoes. It gets its color from browning the meat. Creole jambalaya is 'red jambalaya' and always includes tomatoes, giving it a distinct red hue.
Long-grain white rice is traditional as it holds its shape and stays separate. You can use medium-grain, but avoid short-grain rice (like Arborio) as it will become too sticky. Brown rice can be used, but it will require more liquid and a longer cooking time of about 40-45 minutes.
To increase the heat, add more cayenne pepper or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce. To make it milder, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper and ensure you are using a mild Cajun seasoning blend.
A typical serving of this Sausage Jambalaya (about 2 cups) contains approximately 600-700 calories, primarily from the sausage, rice, and oil.
While delicious, it's a hearty comfort food that is high in sodium and contains processed meat. However, it also provides protein and a good serving of vegetables from the 'holy trinity'. To make it healthier, use chicken or turkey sausage, low-sodium broth, and add more vegetables.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. You may need to add a splash of water or broth to loosen it up as the rice will have absorbed more moisture.
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