Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya Recipe
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced (1.5 tablespoon minced garlic); 1 cup diced red onion; 1lb chicken breast, cut into chunks; 8oz smoked turkey sausage, cut into chunks; 8oz jumbo raw shrimp (peeled, deveined); 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in quarters (about 8-10 tomatoes); 8oz tomato sauce (no salt if available); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups raw cauliflower rice (you can purchase this already made or make your own – see my note below); Seasonings; sea salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Green onions, thinly sliced

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Growing up in the south, and having parents from Louisiana and South Carolina, it's safe to say that I've had my fair share of good comfort food. I look forward to my mother's gumbo EVERY Christmas - just the thought of cajun spices, savory broth and seafood with spicy sausage just makes my mouth water. I was pretty upset when I learned that I'd have to give up so many of the foods that I loved as a kid. It wasn't fair! I always thought that it didn't make sense that God would bless us with these amazing foods on earth and then say we couldn't enjoy it. I was right. It was all about preparation and portion control. So with that I set out on transforming some of my favorite foods to be more calorie conscious so that they could better support my wellness goals. Here's one of those recipes that I was able to transform and enjoy all year long! It's easy to customize for your goals and is actually keto-friendly. You can easily find all of these ingredients at your local Kroger grocery store (also, check out their affiliate stores including Ralph's, Fred Meyer and Fry's). &nbps;

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:35:16 GMT