Cajun Jambalaya

This Cajun Jambalaya is a mouthwatering recipe that can be ready in less than an hour. Andouille turkey sausage and shrimp give this recipe so much flavor!

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Cajun Jambalaya

This Cajun Jambalaya is a mouthwatering recipe that can be ready in less than an hour. Andouille turkey sausage and shrimp give this recipe so much flavor!

Ingredients :
  • 2 teaspoons light extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 inch ribs celery cut into quarter sections
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped, can be one color or assorted
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 cups uncooked minute brown rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 6 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5- ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes un-drained
  • 5 links andouille turkey sausage sliced into 1/2 rounds (fully cooked)
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp cooked, peeled and de-veined
Directions :

  1. Heat Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add celery, bell pepper and garlic. Continue to saute for 5 minutes.

  2. Add brown rice through canned diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cover. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Fluff with a large fork or spoon, add shrimp and and sausage. Cover and continue to heat on low for 5 minutes.

  4. Remove bay leaves and thyme springs. Mixture will have a little bit of liquid, but not be soupy. Taste test rice, as brown rice can sometimes be finicky. Allow to rest for a few minutes uncovered before serving.

  5. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

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