Not-So-Sinful Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Not-So-Sinful Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled; 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 2 celery ribs, diced; 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced; 4 ounces extra-lean smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 5 ounces diced boneless skinless chicken breasts (optional); 5 ounces andouille sausages, sliced; 1 large bay leaf; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 ½ cups brown rice, uncooked; 1 12 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped into bite-sized pieces

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced
4 ounces extra-lean smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 ounces diced boneless skinless chicken breasts (optional)
5 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
1 large bay leaf
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups brown rice, uncooked
1 12 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped into bite-sized pieces

1
Add oil to a large nonstick saucepan.
2
Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery until onion is translucent.
3
Add parsley, ham, sausage (or chicken), bay leaf, and cayenne pepper.
4
Cook, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and 1 3/4 cups cold water.
6
Gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
7
Pour rice into the pan and stir well.
8
Bring mixture to a boil.
9
Lower heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until rice is cooked and absorbs most of the liquid.
10
Stir in shrimp and cook 5 minutes more.
11
Remove bay leaf.
12
Season to taste with cayenne pepper and salt.

511

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled, 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Not-So-Sinful Jambalaya falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not-So-Sinful Jambalaya

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Variations & substitutions

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