Low Carb Jambalaya ⭐️: Difference between revisions
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*½ Teaspoon Salt | *½ Teaspoon Salt | ||
*½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or To Taste (up to 2 teaspoons)<ref>1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper</ref> | *½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or To Taste (up to 2 teaspoons)<ref>1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper</ref> | ||
*1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, cut into 1-inch cubes | *1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, cut into 1-inch cubes | ||
*2 Cups chicken broth<ref>Add bouillon cubes with spices and add the water with the tomatoes. substituting for chicken broth</ref> | *2 Cups chicken broth<ref>Add bouillon cubes with spices and add the water with the tomatoes. substituting for chicken broth</ref> | ||
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*1-2 lbs peeled and de-veined shrimp | *1-2 lbs peeled and de-veined shrimp | ||
*1-2 lbs smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, cut into ½ inch slices than halved or quartered <ref>Kielbasa has the best flavor</ref> | *1-2 lbs smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, cut into ½ inch slices than halved or quartered <ref>Kielbasa has the best flavor</ref> | ||
*2 Cups Cauliflower Rice | |||
=== '''Directions''' === | === '''Directions''' === | ||
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#Sauté on medium heat until vegetables are soft. | #Sauté on medium heat until vegetables are soft. | ||
#Stir in bay leaf, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and cayenne. | #Stir in bay leaf, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and cayenne. | ||
#Add Chicken and cook until almost cooked through, covered.<ref name="covered">Keep covered as often as possible | #Add Chicken and cook until almost cooked through, covered.<ref name="covered">Keep covered as often as possible.</ref> | ||
#Add tomatoes and Chicken Broth (or bouillon with water) and bring to boil. | |||
#Add tomatoes and Chicken Broth (or bouillon with water) and bring to boil. | |||
#Add shrimp and sausage, turn heat to simmer and cover. | #Add shrimp and sausage, turn heat to simmer and cover. | ||
#Stir occasionally, continue simmering until | #Stir occasionally, continue simmering until shrimp are fully cooked. | ||
#Add roughly 1/2 - 1 cup rice to each bowl and then ladle Jambalaya on top. | |||
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Revision as of 15:52, 8 March 2024
Prep | Cook | Total |
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20 Min | 35 Min Cook & 35 - 45 Min Simmer | 1 Hr 30 Min - 1 Hr 40 Min |
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive or Vegetable Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 Medium Onions, Coarsely Chopped
- 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Celery
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or To Taste (up to 2 teaspoons)[1]
- 1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Cups chicken broth[2]
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, chopped but not drained or crushed or diced tomatoes[3]
- 1-2 lbs peeled and de-veined shrimp
- 1-2 lbs smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, cut into ½ inch slices than halved or quartered [4]
- 2 Cups Cauliflower Rice
Directions
- Combine oil, garlic, onions and celery in a 4-quart pot.
- Sauté on medium heat until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in bay leaf, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and cayenne.
- Add Chicken and cook until almost cooked through, covered.[5]
- Add tomatoes and Chicken Broth (or bouillon with water) and bring to boil.
- Add shrimp and sausage, turn heat to simmer and cover.
- Stir occasionally, continue simmering until shrimp are fully cooked.
- Add roughly 1/2 - 1 cup rice to each bowl and then ladle Jambalaya on top.
Steps For Meal Prep
Prep & Cook | Simmer & Finish | Total |
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20 Min Prep 20 Min Cook |
5 Min Reheat 20 - 45 Min Simmer |
40 Min Prep Day 25 - 45 Min Finish Day |
Directions
Meal Prep Day
- Combine oil, garlic, onions and celery in a 4-quart pot.
- Sauté on medium heat until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in bay leaf, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and cayenne.
- Add Chicken and cook until almost cooked through, covered.[5]
- Add tomatoes and Chicken Broth (or bouillon with water) and bring to boil.[5]
- Cover with plastic wrap and put in fridge
Dinner Day
- Stir in rice.
- Add shrimp and sausage, turn heat to simmer and cover.
- Stir occasionally, continue simmering until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is al dente-about 20 to 40 minutes.[6]
Family Tweaks
- ↑ 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- ↑ Add bouillon cubes with spices and add the water with the tomatoes. substituting for chicken broth
- ↑ Chopped and crushed tomatoes are perfectly fine. I usually use crushed or diced. Either way do not drain the tomatoes.
- ↑ Kielbasa has the best flavor
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Keep covered as often as possible.
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