Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya
This spicy, hearty Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya is the perfect one-pot meal, combining smoked turkey sausage, vegetables, and a blend of bold spices with tender brown rice. Full of flavor, this dish is packed with goodness and makes a great meal for any occasion. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound smoked turkey sausage (or chicken sausage, sliced)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more for heat)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the turkey sausage over medium heat until slightly browned. If using chicken sausage or a plant-based option, add a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the bell pepper and celery, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Add the cabbage, diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and water. Stir well.
- Mix in the uncooked rice and all the seasonings (chili powder, salt, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper).
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, let it sit for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Serve and enjoy this comforting and spicy Cajun dish!
Notes
- For extra heat, adjust the cayenne pepper to taste.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage or omit the sausage entirely and substitute with extra veggies or tofu.
- You can also substitute brown rice with white rice, but it may alter the cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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