One Pot Jambalaya

It's amazing to me how many recipes are available online these days...


Even more so are how in depth many of them are. 


Can I please have a meal that only uses 1 pot and doesn't take up half of my evening to make?!


Can I get an AMEN??!!


I've never made Jambalaya before, but thought this recipe sounded pretty awesome. The original recipe came from 100 Days of Real Food, but as usual, has been modified slightly to fit my budget, time constraints, etc. 


You literally only need: One large pot (with lid), a cutting board, a good knife, and a wooden spoon. Doesn't that almost sound like Heaven?




The Ingredients:


3/4 lb. peeled and de-veined Shrimp (local is best)


1/2 lb. Andouille sausage


1 large Bell Pepper (any color...mine is green)


3 cloves (or more) garlic


1 large onion (I prefer sweet)


2 Bay leaves


1 T of Cajun/Creole Seasoning


2 Large Tomatoes (or the equivalent of cherry tomatoes)


2 C Chicken broth


1 C water


1 1/2 C Quick Cooking Brown Rice


Salt and Pepper to taste




How To:


Chop all of your veggies and sausage into bite sized pieces. Measure all other ingredients and set to the side for ease of access during cooking. 


Start by browning the sausage in a large stock pot. When those are browned on both sides, add the chopped peppers, onions, and garlic. 


When the veggies become browned, add the tomatoes, Creole Seasoning, bay leaves, and shrimp. 


Stir completely and let sit about a minute. 


Next, add the rice, water, and chicken broth. Stir until completely mixed. 


Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. 






The Results:


My husband walked into the kitchen several times while I was cooking, just to smell the food. He usually doesn't do that, so that should tell you something. 


At first, I didn't add enough spice, so you can always add more if you like. I also doubled this recipe and it stored very nicely in my fridge. 


I would also maybe add a little less water to this. Mine was kind of runny, but still tasted great! Hubby likes his Jambalaya firm, so you can bet I'll leave out most of the water next time :)


This is fine by itself, but if you're a bread nut like me, a loaf of toasted (and buttered) French bread would top this off. 


Tres Magnifique!