The BEST Jambalaya Recipe Ever!

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is a lean protein alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

Season the shrimp with cajun seasoning and set aside.

In a saucepan, drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat it.

Add the andouille sausage to the hot oil and cook until one side is golden brown, then flip to brown the other side.

Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.

Add green bell pepper, celery, and onion to the pan and sauté until soft.

Add minced garlic to the softened vegetables and stir until fragrant.

Add tomato paste to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken broth and stir to combine.

Return the sausage to the pan and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.

Rinse the rice before adding it to the pan and stir to combine.

Cover the pan and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

Add the shrimp to the pan and cover again, cooking for another 10 minutes until done.

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