Healthy Jambalaya (Whole30, Low Carb, Paleo)

Healthy Jambalaya (Whole30, Low Carb, Paleo)

•  Course Main Course
•  Cuisine American, Cajun
•  Keyword cajun, dinner, low carb, whole30
•  Prep Time 10 minutes
•  Cook Time 45 minutes
•  Total Time 55 minutes
•  Servings 8 servings
•  Calories 311 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound sausage like Aidell's chicken-apple sausage for Whole30, sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 red bell pepper deseeded and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 green bell pepper deseeded and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 stick celery thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt The amount will depend on if your Cajun seasoning has salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• 2 14.5-oz cans fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 5 cups cauliflower rice
• 1 pound medium raw shrimp peeled
• green onions sliced, for garnish
• fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
• Louisiana hot sauce to serve, optional

Instructions

1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive or avocado oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage to a plate.
2. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
3. Add Cajun seasoning, starting with 1 1/2 tablespoons, black pepper, salt, and optional cayenne pepper to pot; stir. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and sausage to pot, and stir to mix.
4. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low; simmer for 25-35 minutes or until thickened and liquid is reduced.
5. Stir in shrimp and cauliflower rice. Cook on low, stirring regularly until rice is heated through and shrimp turn pink and no longer translucent. Don't overcook the shrimp. Ladle into bowls and top with sliced green onions and parsley. Serve with Louisiana hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Jambalaya (Whole30, Low Carb, Paleo)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 183mg61%

Sodium 1021mg44%

Potassium 766mg22%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 725IU15%

Vitamin C 90.4mg110%

Calcium 139mg14%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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