LOW CARB JAMBALAYA

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A jambalaya for the low-carb and paleo crowd. It's rice free, with extra veggies to make up the volume. Just as delicious and flavorful as traditional jambalaya, without the insulin spike!

Provided by Morgan Mallory

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, diced
2 andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 zucchinis, diced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound chicken breast, cooked, cooled, and chopped
1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and andouille sausage and cook and stir until the onion starts to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix in crushed tomatoes, green bell peppers, zucchinis, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered until the liquid cooks off and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in chicken and shrimp and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 166.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 974.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Jacob Furlow
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This jambalaya is the perfect comfort food.


Jas'mine Burrell
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I love that this jambalaya is made with healthy ingredients.


Sarfaraz Bullo
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This jambalaya is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Rehan Hossain
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I would definitely recommend this jambalaya to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Cilmi Maxamed
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This jambalaya is a great way to get your vegetables in.


Sohaibdogar Sohaibdogar
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I love the spicy flavor of this jambalaya.


Saul Campos
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This jambalaya is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Md Eron Alam
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I would definitely make this jambalaya again.


Parent Account
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This jambalaya is the perfect comfort food.


Jane Irueghe
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I love that this jambalaya is made with healthy ingredients.


Suleman Yusuf
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This jambalaya is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Martin Faulkner
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I would definitely recommend this jambalaya to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


King Pain
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The flavor of this jambalaya is incredible. It's the perfect combination of spices and seafood.


Tariq Qureshi
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This jambalaya is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it cook.


Rachael NO Ray
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I love that this jambalaya is low-carb. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious meal without all the guilt.


gamer God
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This jambalaya is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat for lunch or dinner.


Zayne H.
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I made this jambalaya last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Dave Summer
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This jambalaya is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that it's low-carb too, so I can enjoy it without guilt.