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Jambalaya USA: Spicy Rice Bowl (40% Lighter)

A Louisiana-inspired jambalaya packed with smoky andouille, peppers, and tomatoes over fluffy rice. Our Fat Switch swaps traditional butter and cream for lean proteins and herbs, cutting 240 calories while keeping every ounce of authentic spice and soul.

20m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Servings

375

Calories

24g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 2 tsp olive oil
✓ 4 oz lean smoked turkey sausage, diced
✓ 1 medium yellow onion, diced
✓ 1 red bell pepper, diced
✓ 2 celery stalks, diced
✓ 3 garlic cloves, minced
✓ 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
✓ 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
✓ 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
✓ 1 tsp smoked paprika

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced turkey sausage and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.

2. Build the Holy Trinity Base: In the same skillet, add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.

3. Toast the Spices: Add smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, and black pepper. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to bloom the spices and release their oils.

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4. Add Rice and Toast: Pour in uncooked rice and stir for 2 minutes, coating each grain in the spiced oil. This toasting step builds nutty depth.

5. Deglaze and Simmer: Pour chicken broth and canned tomatoes (with juice) into the skillet. Return sausage to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

6. Finish with Beans and Cream: Stir in kidney beans and cashew cream (or yogurt mixture). Cook uncovered for 2 minutes to warm through and meld flavours. Taste and adjust seasoning with hot sauce and salt as needed.

7. Rest and Serve: Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes. Divide into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with extra hot sauce on the side.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories375 kcal

Protein24g

Carbohydrates66g

Fat8g

🏷️ Tags

#low-calorie jambalaya recipe#Louisiana one-pot dinner#lean sausage rice bowl

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