Jambalaya with Cajun Rice

So, my work a few years back had some healthy recipes they gave us - kind us like an eDiets.com thing, but for free. Some were good, some were gross. I took them and modified them to taste a little better. They helped me lose weight last year, so they are healthy, if you watch the snacking. :) That's my personal downfall.

The one I'm currently hooked on is Jambalaya with Cajun Rice. Now, don't get me wrong - this ain't authentic Cajun food here. But it's good, and it's healthy.



Jambalaya with Cajun Rice
Serving Size: 1
1/2 cup medium shrimp - raw
2 oz. Italian style reduced fat turkey sausage, sliced thin
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers, mixed colors
1 tbsp chopped onions - vidalia or maybe 2 pearl onions
1-2 tsp chopped jalapenos if you like a little spiciness
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning - or Cajun Seasoning if you don't have Old Bay

Thaw the Shrimp, if it's frozen. Cook the rice, set aside.

Stir fry the olive oil, shrimp, sausage, peppers & jalapenos, and onions. The goal is to see some browning on the sausage and cook the shrimp through. As the shrimp gets close to being done, add the rice and seasoning.

The key to keeping this healthy is to keep the shrimp, sausage & rice at steady amounts and play with the veggies - so add some jalapenos or onions, or cut something out if you don't like it.

Serve hot & enjoy!