Best Jiffy Jambalaya Recipes

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JAMBALAYA IN A JIFFY



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You'll appreciate this nicely spiced combination on days when you're pressed for time.

Provided by Vanessa P.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
3 dashes hot sauce
1 ½ cups orzo pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into vegetables and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir kielbasa sausage, tomatoes with juice, water, paprika, oregano, thyme, and hot sauce into onion mixture, bring to a boil, and stir in orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo are tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 845.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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"My husband and I like this nicely spiced combination on days when we're pressed for time," comments Carolyn Gubser of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound smoked kielbasa or 1 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil; add the rice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAVORITE JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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Your family will love this hearty and smoky dish that comes together in a snap. A basic red beans and rice mix gets a quick makeover for a deliciously filling meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) red beans and rice mix
1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Cook red beans and rice mix according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, brown sugar and hot sauce if desired. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Stir in rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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This is a speedy, spicy version of jambalaya that makes for a quick dinner. Originally taken from Quick Cooking (2001), credited to Carolyn Gubser, I've made some changes to suit my family's tastes.

Provided by WhoKnew

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb kielbasa (fully cooked) or 1 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices (fully cooked)
1/2 lb shrimp, deveined & pre-cooked
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh green chili pepper, de-seeded, and chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
1 tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender.
  • Stir in sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar, and seasonings.
  • Bring to boil and add rice.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and shrimp is cooked through.
  • Garnish with tomatoes & cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 129.5, Sodium 1093.7, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 23.1

FAST JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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Smoked sausage gives this Cajun-style supper wonderful flavor. For those who like their foods a little spicier, add some more cayenne pepper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the sausage, green pepper and onion in oil until vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaf, cayenne and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Stir in rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 34g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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