Healthy Shrimp Jambalaya
This Shrimp Jambalaya is a creole classic with a healthy twist including whole grains, impressive protein, varying veggies, and incredible flavor!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 5 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 bell pepper of your choice, diced (green, red, orange, or yellow)
- 1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice (or grains of your choice*)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 - 15 ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 15- oz can cannellini beans, thoroughly drained and rinsed
- 1 lb uncooked tail-off shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cilantro, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep sauté pan (5 qt. or larger) over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery, and pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add brown rice or grains of your choice*, bay leaves, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and tomatoes. Stir until well combined, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, stir until combined, and bring to a boil. It will look soupy here but don’t worry– this will all be absorbed by the grains. Reduce boil to a simmer, cover, and cook until grains are tender, stirring often to avoid grains sticking to the bottom of the pan. (See specific cooking times below in the note).
- During the cooking process, if you notice grains are getting dry and sticking to the bottom, add another cup of broth or water.
- Once grains are cooked, stir in the beans and shrimp and heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
*If you don't want to use brown rice, you can also use another grain of your choice. This process will take different amounts of times depending on the grain you use. White rice= ~20 minutes, Farro= ~30 minutes, Brown rice= ~50 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 330mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g
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