Description
Sizzling Cajun cabbage jambalaya brings Louisiana’s hearty culinary spirit to your dinner table with bold spices and robust flavors. Packed with savory sausage, tender vegetables, and a zesty kick, you’ll savor each mouthwatering bite of this Southern comfort classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound smoked turkey sausage (or chicken sausage, sliced)
Vegetables:
- 1 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 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 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more for heat)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sear turkey sausage in a large pot over medium heat until golden, adding a touch of oil if using chicken or plant-based sausage to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until aromatic and translucent.
- Introduce chopped bell peppers and celery, cooking for an additional 3 minutes to soften vegetables and develop flavor.
- Add shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes with their liquid, chicken broth, and water, stirring to combine ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle uncooked rice and blend in chili powder, salt, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper for robust Cajun seasoning.
- Elevate heat to create a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to low, cover pot, and simmer for 40-50 minutes at 185-195°F, gently stirring every 10-15 minutes.
- After cooking, remove from heat and allow jambalaya to rest for 5 minutes, allowing rice to absorb remaining moisture.
- Fluff contents with a fork, separating grains and distributing ingredients thoroughly before serving this hearty Cajun-style one-pot meal.
Notes
- Swap sausage for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that still packs bold Cajun flavor.
- Reduce cayenne pepper for milder heat, perfect for those with sensitive taste buds.
- Add fresh chopped parsley or green onions on top for extra brightness and color contrast.
- Use brown rice instead of white for increased fiber and nutty undertones, though cooking time might need slight adjustment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg