Jambalaya Recipe. Must try for your next family gathering.

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.

Rinse 2 cups of rice and let it soak until ready to use.

Put a pan on medium heat and add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil.

Once the oil is hot, add 12 oz of sliced turkey kalbasa and brown on both sides.

Add 1 small diced white onion and 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped garlic.

(Optional) Add 3 or 4 dry chilies for spice.

Add 10 oz of peeled shrimp to the pan.

Season with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of cumin powder, and 1 tablespoon of oregano.

Add 2 bay leaves and 2 medium red or green peppers, cooking for a minute on medium heat.

Add 14 oz of freshly pureed or crushed tomatoes and cook for another minute.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and the rinsed rice, cooking for a minute to let the rice absorb the flavors.

Add 2 cups of water, ensuring the rice is fully covered.

Once the water comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low, cover with a lid, and let it cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, check the rice. If it's not cooked and the water has dried out, add 1/4 cup of water and let it cook for 5 more minutes with the lid on.

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