Description
This Red Bean Jambalaya is a flavorful and hearty dish that’s quick to make. It features smoked sausage, tender vegetables, and red beans in a spicy, tomato-based sauce, all cooked together with fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz. smoked sausage, cubed
- 2 celery stalks, medium-diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans red beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 1 cup green onion, sliced
- 1 bottle hot sauce (Crystal preferred)
Instructions
- Brown sausage: In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add olive oil and smoked sausage. Cook sausage for 8-10 minutes or until deeply caramelized.
- Sauté vegetables: Add celery, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about 6-8 minutes.
- Simmer: Add red beans, crushed tomatoes, white rice, cajun seasoning, paprika, oregano, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover, and cook for 13-15 minutes.
- Rest: Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Finish jambalaya with hot sauce and green onion. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier jambalaya, add more cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- You can use different types of sausage, such as andouille or chorizo.
- If you don’t have white rice, you can use brown rice or even quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
