Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a traditional dish in Louisiana.  It’s easy to make and very adaptable to both an Alpha-gal diet, as well as the ingredients you have on hand.  In this recipe I use chicken, turkey sausage, and shrimp, but you can swap out any combination of proteins that you have in your fridge right now.  Use up leftover chicken, or the other half of the onion you used making dinner last night.  I usually have some Cajun seasoning on hand, but in a pinch you can make your own using spices you already have in your cupboard.  Cooking is about being creative and resourceful.  Use what you have and make it delicious!

See the YouTube Video of the Jambalaya recipe here

Ingredients:

2 T Olive oil

1 Medium onion, chopped

4 Stalks of celery, chopped

2 Bell peppers, chopped

3 Cloves of garlic, crushed & minced

1 lb Turkey smoked sausage, sliced

1 lb Leftover chicken, deboned, cut into bite size pieces

1 lb Peeled and deveined uncooked shrimp

1-2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning (to taste) or make your own with this Cajun Seasoning Recipe

2 cups White rice

4 cups Chicken or vegetable stock

Salt & pepper

Instructions:

In a large pot, sauté the onions in the olive oil.  Add the celery and peppers, sauté for a few minutes.  Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and stir for 30-40 seconds.  Add the sausage and allow to cook until it begins to brown, stirring occasionally.  Stir in the cajun seasoning.   Season with salt & pepper.

Stir in the rice and then pour in the chicken stock.  Bring to a boil.   Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes, then remove the lid and add the chicken and shrimp.  Replace the cover and continue to cook the rice for 10-15 more minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat, stir the mixture and serve!

Serves 4-6 people depending on portion size