Turkey Jambalaya Recipe

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and still flavorful.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for about 6 minutes until onions are tender.

Stir in green bell pepper, red bell pepper, paprika, salt, dried oregano, and ground red pepper; sauté for about 1 minute.

Add uncooked rice and sauté for 1 minute to bring out its nutty flavor.

Add broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.

Once boiling, cover and reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add chopped turkey and Andouille sausage; stir and cover, cooking for 5 more minutes.

Sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving. Optionally, add hot pepper sauce for extra heat.

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