Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya
A hearty and comforting dish combining spicy sausage, fresh vegetables, and rice, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Spicy pork sausage
- 1 whole Onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 whole Green bell pepper
- 1 cup Celery
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 1 can Diced tomatoes (canned, undrained) 14 ounces
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 cup Basmati rice (uncooked)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and chop all vegetables before cooking.
Cooking
- In a large saucepan, heat over medium heat and add spicy pork sausage, cooking until browned.
- Toss in chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring for a couple of minutes until tender.
- Add the green bell pepper and celery, cooking for about three minutes until softened.
- Add the green cabbage and allow it to wilt.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (undrained).
- Add basmati rice, chicken broth, and water, followed by chili powder, salt, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Serve in bowls, optionally topped with fresh herbs or green onion.
Notes
For extra flavor, brown the sausage longer. You can add other vegetables like carrots or peas. For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
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