Ah, New Orleans. The atmosphere, the music, the FOOD. Truly, is there anything better than seriously authentic Cajun food around every corner? Well, only perhaps the fact that you can chase it all down with plenty of local beer and a couple of powdery beignets. Or maybe that you can make it all home except way healthier, Whole30 compliant, and low carb (even keto!). The secret? An authentic jambalaya recipe with a quick substitution of cauliflower rice for white rice.
What Makes This Recipe So Good
The combination of Cajun ingredients, like sausage, shrimp, and Cajun “holy trinity” (onions, bell peppers, celery), make this healthy jambalaya taste super authentic.Cauliflower rice means this recipe is Whole30, paleo, low carb, and keto.It’s actually quite easy to make and comes together in less than an hour!
Recipe Variations
Try crawfish instead of or in addition to the shrimp! SO GOOD!Use broccoli rice instead of cauliflower rice in this healthy jambalaya if you feel like it.Stir in a couple of (drained) cans of crab for some extra seafood jambalaya magic.Replace the shrimp or sausage with cooked chicken, preferably dark meat.
Chef’s Tips
Make sure you simmer the mixture. If you don’t and the liquid doesn’t properly reduce, you’ll end up with a soupier dish than what a jambalaya should be.If you’re on a Whole30 round, stick to sausages like Aidell’s Chicken Apple Sausage or other Whole30 compliant varieties you find. Costco usually has a great selection!Use pre-riced cauliflower. I buy large frozen bags at Costco, which makes this recipe so easy.
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