Jambalaya
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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
- To begin with, heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Then, add the zucchini and sausage, and cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables are softened and the sausage is lightly browned.
- Add the thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
- Next, stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the stock, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 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’!