Low Carb Jambalaya

Name: Low Carb Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 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

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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!

Recipe by Morgan Mallory

Published on April 2, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Cook's note:

For best flavor, use fresh gulf shrimp and andouille, but frozen shrimp or pre-cooked shrimp from your supermarket's seafood counter also work well in this recipe. If you can't find andouille sausage, a flavorful smoked pork sausage is a good substitute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260	Calories
9g	Fat
15g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 167mg	56%
Sodium 975mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 70mg	349%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 794mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.