Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

I was inspired to create a homemade Smoked Sausage Jambalaya to bring a little taste of New Orleans to our dinner table. It’s said that the Jambalaya dish origin was created by mixing French and Spanish cuisines together, now considered “American Creole.” Whatever the history, it’s a flavor fest for your tastebuds, a sweet spicy heat and very satisfying and cozy meal.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Calories 374.71 kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
14-16 oz smoked sausage sliced or diced
2 celery stalks thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
3-4 baby bell peppers diced (about 1 cup)
1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with basil garlic and oregano (undrained)
2 tsp Poppa Earles Cajun Seasoning see note #2 for heat level adjustments
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups long grain rice uncooked (not instant)
3 cups chicken broth
1 - 15.5 oz can dark red kidney beans drained

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Instructions

First do some prepping, by dicing and slicing the peppers and celery and set aside. (I also like to have the rice measured out and the seasonings laid out. TIP: Since the seasonings are all added at one time, you could go ahead and measure out each and add to a small bowl.)
Place a 5 Qt heavy pot on stove burner, add olive oil and turn heat up to medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, about 5 minutes.
Next, add the celery and peppers, stirring and scraping bottom.
Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, or until veggies have softened.
Add tomatoes and all seasonings, then mix well to incorporate.
Then add the uncooked rice, red beans and broth, mixing together well.
Bring mixture to a boil, then stir and cover with lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
After first 10 minutes, stir mixture and replace lid for the remaining time.
Scoop into a serving bowl and serve immediately. Makes 6-8 heaping servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 374.71kcalCarbohydrates: 39.14gProtein: 12.71gFat: 18.37gSaturated Fat: 5.49gCholesterol: 39.5mgSodium: 890.89mgFiber: 3.68gSugar: 2.31g

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