How to Make Low Carb Jambalaya - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful low carb recipe that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food? Look no further than this low carb jambalaya! This classic Louisiana dish is traditionally made with rice, but we've put a healthy twist on it by using cauliflower rice instead. This recipe is packed full of protein, veggies, and Cajun spices, making it a perfect dish for anyone following a low carb or keto lifestyle.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    260 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 167mg
    • Sodium: 975mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 70mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 794mg