Simplified Chorizo Jambalaya is the perfect one pot weeknight dinner meal. Made with onions, garlic, chorizo, chipotle in adobo peppers, spices, tomatoes, red beans and rice. Every bite if filled with flavor. Gluten and Dairy free.
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American, dairy-free, gluten free, Healthy
Servings: 4
Calories: 853 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
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1
pound
cooked chorizo sausage
casing removed, halved and thinly sliced
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2
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
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1
onion
diced
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6
cloves
garlic
minced
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2
chipotle peppers in adobo
minced
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1
teaspoon
cumin
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1
teaspoon
paprika
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1
large tomato
diced
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1
cup
rice
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1
can red beans
rinsed and drained
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2
cups
water
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1
avocado
cubed for garnish
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handful cilantro
chopped for garnish
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Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned (5-10 minutes).
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Add onions and garlic and continue to cook for a few minutes. Add cumin, paprika and salt to taste. Add chipotle in adobo and mix.
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Add tomato, and cook for a few minutes.
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Add rice, mixing everything together and cook for a couple minutes.
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Add water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered until rice is cooked through (15-20 minutes).
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Serve with avocado and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Simplified Chorizo Jambalaya {DF, GF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 853
Calories from Fat 522
% Daily Value*
Fat 58g89%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 99mg33%
Sodium 1426mg62%
Potassium 899mg26%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 575IU12%
Vitamin C 12.7mg15%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.