Slow-Cooker Jambalaya

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
495 min.
8
356kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right to your kitchen! Our Slow-Cooker Jambalaya is a delightful dish that perfectly balances the rich, smoky taste of sausage with the succulent sweetness of shrimp, all enveloped in a savory tomato base. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also offers a hearty serving size that can easily feed a crowd of eight.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of spices and fresh ingredients wafting through your home. With just a few minutes of prep, you can set your slow cooker to work, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours. The combination of tender vegetables, perfectly cooked shrimp, and flavorful sausage creates a dish that is both comforting and satisfying.

Whether you're looking for a filling lunch, a main course for dinner, or a dish to impress your guests, this Slow-Cooker Jambalaya is sure to be a hit. Serve it over a bed of fluffy rice to soak up all the delicious juices, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds. Get ready to enjoy a taste of the South with this easy and delicious recipe!

Ingredients

  • 28 oz canned tomatoes diced organic undrained canned
  • cup celery stalks chopped
  • cups rice hot cooked
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • cup bell pepper green chopped
  • cup onion chopped
  • tablespoon parsley 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 pound shrimp frozen thawed deveined uncooked peeled
  • cups andouille smoked fully cooked chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
  3. Stir in shrimp. If needed, reduce heat setting to Low; cover and cook on Low heat setting about 1 hour longer or until shrimp are pink and firm.
  4. Serve jambalaya with rice.Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturers directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories356kcal
Protein22.04%
Fat39.63%
Carbs38.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.38
Glycemic Load
26.59
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.239565185879%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
11.62mg
Luteolin
1.12mg
Isorhamnetin
1.83mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:356.11kcal
17.81%
Fat:15.75g
24.24%
Saturated Fat:5.35g
33.46%
Carbohydrates:34.28g
11.43%
Net Carbohydrates:31.1g
11.31%
Sugar:5.9g
6.56%
Cholesterol:108.4mg
36.13%
Sodium:820.82mg
35.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.71g
39.42%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.24%
Vitamin C:26.93mg
32.64%
Copper:0.47mg
23.38%
Phosphorus:232.52mg
23.25%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.5%
Selenium:14.24µg
20.34%
Potassium:644.59mg
18.42%
Vitamin B3:3.53mg
17.66%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.46%
Zinc:2.52mg
16.78%
Magnesium:57.81mg
14.45%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.16%
Iron:2.47mg
13.7%
Vitamin K:13.94µg
13.28%
Fiber:3.18g
12.74%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.78%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.35%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.16%
Calcium:90.07mg
9.01%
Folate:28.28µg
7.07%
Vitamin A:350.76IU
7.02%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.12%