![]() ![]() You can also choose your sausage based on the amount of spiciness you want your jambalaya to have.įor example, kielbasa is a type of mild sausage that's great for kids or those who don't like spicy foods. Jambalaya usually has at least a small amount of "heat," but you can tone it down (or up!) according to your liking. The meats in the recipe are healthy depending on what brands you choose.įor your sausage, you should choose the least processed as possible and avoid nitrates if you're looking for healthy.įor the shrimp, it's best to choose wild caught instead of farm raised.Īnd for the chicken, choose non-GMO or organic if you can for the most healthy chicken. You can use any short- or long-grain rice that you prefer, but avoid instant for this recipe. I served mine with a wild rice blend, specifically Lundberg Jubilee rice, which is whole grain and gluten free. I consider this healthy, as all the ingredients are "real" as opposed to processed or coming from a box. Whether or not a jambalaya is healthy partly depends on what your idea of "healthy" is. ½ pound shrimp medium size, tail on or off, raw or cooked What You'll Needģ tablespoon olive oil (or oil of choice)1 medium onion, choppedĢ large stalks celery, chopped1 medium bell pepper (any color, but I used red)ġ pound chicken breast, cut into ½-inch piecesĩ-10 ounces sausage, (link type) cut into bite-size medallions (andouille or any sausage of choice)ġ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)Ģ teaspoon paprika (more or less to taste)ġ can crushed tomatoes, undrained (28 ounces)ġ cup rice, uncooked (I used Lundberg Jubilee, a wild mixed rice) If you're trying to be budget conscious or don't care for one of the meats, it's totally fine to just use one of the meat ingredients. I love to add all three, which makes it so hearty, satisfying, and filling. Most jambalayas are made with at least chicken and some type of sausage, and many others also include seafood such as shrimp or fish. Other veggies are often included as well, such as carrots, okra, and garlic. With jambalaya, there are two main types: Creole and Cajun with the main difference in the two being a tomato base.īoth use what's called a "holy trinity" base, which includes onion, celery, and bell pepper. The authenticity of any recipe starts with some historical rules. ![]() Let me share with you my favorite healthy jambalaya with lots of meat, crushed tomatoes, and jambalaya seasoning. Please read my disclosure policy.Īn authentic jambalaya recipe is savory, spicy, meaty, and oh so flavorful! And it's very easy to make as well! ![]()
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