Description
A delightful twist on jambalaya, Healthy Hambalaya combines smoked kielbasa, brown rice, and fresh vegetables into a comforting and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Brown the kielbasa: Toss in the sliced kielbasa, stirring occasionally, until it becomes browned and crispy — about another 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the rice: Stir in the brown rice, allowing it to soak up flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients: Pour in the can of diced tomatoes, followed by the chicken broth, paprika, oregano, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer and cover: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff and serve: Once cooked, fluff the Hambalaya with a fork and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute kielbasa with firm tofu or your favorite vegetarian sausage, and use vegetable broth. Prepare chopped vegetables and sausage ahead of time for a quicker meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg