Hearty Keto Jambalaya
Keto Jambalaya is a spiced and hearty stew that is not only super healthy in terms of nutrients, it also combines seafood and meat. A real Surf and Turf in a spicy sexy way! On average, one serving contains 13.5 grams of carbs, 29 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat.
Equipment
- Frying pans
- Cheese grater - to make cauliflower rice
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 x medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 x medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 x small onion
- 450 grams / 1 pound of Andouille sausage or Kielbasa
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400 grams / 1 can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 tbsp smoked chipotle peppers from a can
- 200 ml / 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 250 grams / 2.5 cups cauliflower rice
- 450 grams / 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp
- Sliced green onions optional as garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley optional as garnish
Instructions
- First of all, dice the bell peppers and celery.
- Peel and cut the onion into smaller pieces. Also, peel and then mince the garlic cloves.
- Heat up the olive oil in a frying pan or wok and saute the peppers, onion, and celery until soft.
- Sstir fry the Andouille or Kielbasa sausages in a separate frying pan until brown. (You can also use a mix of beef sausage and Merguez if Andouille or Kielbasa sausages are not at hand).
- Then add the minced garlic to the sausages.
- When the vegetables and sausages are getting soft and slightly brown, combine them in the biggest frying or wok pan.
- Pour the can of diced tomatoes and chicken broth into the pan.
- Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, chipotle, and a pinch of salt (if needed). Start with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. If you prefer spicer food, wait until the flavors blend, taste and add more.
- Now let this simmer for 15 minutes, while stirring once in a while.
- Add in the cauliflower rice and shrimps. Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve the Keto Jambalaya with a small handful of freshly sliced green onions and chopped parsley.
- This recipe yields about 6 portions. One serving contains on average 13.5 grams of carbs, 29 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat.