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chorizo jambalaya recipe
Simplified Chorizo Jambalaya {DF, GF}
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
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
Ingredients
  • 1 pound cooked chorizo sausage casing removed, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can red beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 avocado cubed for garnish
  • handful cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned (5-10 minutes).
  2. 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.
  3. Add tomato, and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add rice, mixing everything together and cook for a couple minutes.
  5. Add water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered until rice is cooked through (15-20 minutes).
  6. 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.