This blog post provides parents and caregivers down under with the ultimate toddler-friendly recipe for Jambalaya. From choosing the perfect ingredients and detailed instructions, this Jambalaya recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is sure to delight even the pickiest of eaters! This family-favorite dish is sure to make tummies full and smiles wide.

General Information

Servings: 4/5 people Keywords: Jambalaya, Cajun, rice, vegetables, sausage Calories: 500 Protein: 27 grams Carbs: 42 grams Fats: 20 grams Preparation Time: 10 - 15 mins Cooking Time: 25 - 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Onion, finely diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Zucchinis, diced
• 125g Pork Sausage, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Thyme Leaves
• 2 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 375g Long Grain Rice
• 700ml vegetable or chicken stock
• 500g chunk tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped Parsley

Directions

1. To begin with, heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Then, add the zucchini and sausage, and cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables are softened and the sausage is lightly browned.
4. Add the thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
5. Next, stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
6. Pour in the stock, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to combine.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Finally, remove the pot from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and fluff the jambalaya with a fork before serving.

*Tip: For a little extra flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes to give the jambalaya some kick!

Recommended Sides

• Cornbread
• Green salad
• Sauteed greens
• Roasted sweet potatoes

*Joke: What did the rice say when the jambalaya was ready? ‘It’s about thyme’!