Description
This Red Bean Jambalaya is a flavorful and hearty one-pot meal that combines red beans, rice, and a mix of Cajun spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a Cajun twist!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can red beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Toast Rice: Add rice to the skillet and toast for a couple of minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, red beans, and all the seasonings. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked andouille sausage or shredded chicken for a heartier version.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
