Jambalaya

JAMBALAYA: Easy and Delicious Recipe

It is time to celebrate Mardi Gras! And what better way to celebrate, then with a giant, healthy pot of homemade Jambalaya. 

This recipe is full of healthy, fresh vegetables and flavorful spices. 

Give this recipe a try- then close your eyes and pretend you are dancing the night away on Bourbon Street! Maybe there is a Hurricane drink in one hand- you decide....

Ingredients: 

2 Stalks of Celery- chopped
1 Onion- diced
1 Red Bell Pepper- Diced
1 Yellow Bell Pepper- Diced
1 Green Bell Pepper- Diced
1 Jalapeno Pepper- Finely Chipped
4 Cloves Garlic- Minced
1 lb Andouille Sausage- thinly sliced
32 oz Chicken Stock
14 oz Roma Tomatoes- diced
1 1/2 Cups- Brown Rice
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1 Bay Leaf
1 teaspoon Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Salt/Pepper

STEP ONE: Heat the pot to medium-high heat. Add the celery, onion, bell peppers, jalapeño and garlic to the pot. Saute them for 5 minutes.

Rainbow of Colors

Healthy and Delicious

STEP TWO: Add the Andouille Sausage to the pot and stir everything together. Cook for 2 minutes. 

Pot of Delicious

STEP THREE: Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, cajun spice, bay leaf, thyme and cayenne pepper to the pot. Bring everything to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes (or until rice is cooked). Be sure to stir occasionally as it cooks. 

STEP FOUR: Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt/pepper to taste. 

ENJOY! 

PRINTABLE RECIPE

JAMBALAYA

Ingredients: 
2 Stalks of Celery- chopped
1 Onion- diced
1 Red Bell Pepper- Diced
1 Yellow Bell Pepper- Diced
1 Green Bell Pepper- Diced
1 Jalapeno Pepper- Finely Chipped
4 Cloves Garlic- Minced
1 lb Andouille Sausage- thinly sliced
32 oz Chicken Stock
14 oz Roma Tomatoes- diced
1 1/2 Cups- Brown Rice
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1 Bay Leaf
1 teaspoon Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Salt/Pepper

STEP ONE: Heat the pot to medium-high heat. Add the celery, onion, bell peppers, jalapeño and garlic to the pot. Saute them for 5 minutes.

STEP TWO: Add the Andouille Sausage to the pot and stir everything together. Cook for 2 minutes.

STEP THREE: Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, cajun spice, bay leaf, thyme and cayenne pepper to the pot. Bring everything to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes (or until rice is cooked). Be sure to stir occasionally as it cooks.

STEP FOUR: Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt/pepper to taste.


Adapted From: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/jambalaya-recipe/