Slow-Cooker Jambalaya

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

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of New Orleans right to your kitchen? Our Slow-Cooker Jambalaya is a delightful dish that perfectly captures the essence of this classic Creole recipe, making it a must-try for any food lover. With its rich combination of succulent shrimp, hearty smoked sausage, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this dish is not only satisfying but also gluten-free and dairy-free, catering to a variety of dietary preferences.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your home as this dish simmers away in your slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours. Whether you're preparing a family meal or hosting friends for dinner, this jambalaya is sure to impress. It serves up to eight people, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead.

With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a comforting and hearty meal that is both nutritious and delicious. The combination of spices, including thyme and parsley, adds depth to the dish, while the tomatoes provide a luscious base that ties everything together. Serve it over a bed of fluffy rice, and you have a complete meal that is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. Dive into this flavorful journey and let your taste buds experience the magic of Slow-Cooker Jambalaya!

Ingredients

  • 28 oz canned tomatoes diced organic undrained muir glen® 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 manufacturer’s 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%