Jambalaya is a one-pan dish made of vegetables, sausage, shrimp, and rice with Cajun seasoning. Layers of flavor build as the dish cooks, but onions, bell peppers, and celery (often called the "holy trinity") get things started. This meal was first featured in 2018.
Onions / Bell peppers / Celery / Garlic / Sausage - Prep as directed. Combine onions, bell peppers, and celery. Store garlic and sausage in separate containers. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make spice mix - Combine Cajun seasoning, thyme, and oregano. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Heat a Dutch oven with oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until sausage is browned on the outside, ~5 minutes. Drain off excess oil.
Add onions, bell peppers, and celery and saute until tender, ~5 minutes. Add rice with garlic, tomato paste, and spice mix and saute for 1 minute to coat rice in spices.
Add tomatoes (including liquid), stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
Cover pan and simmer until rice is tender, ~20 minutes.
While jambalaya simmers, chop green onions (both white and green parts).
Stir shrimp into jambalaya and put the lid back on. Simmer for 5 minutes more, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Season with some salt, pepper, and some hot sauce (if you’d like). Remove and discard bay leaves.
Top jambalaya with green onions and serve with a spoonful of yogurt. Enjoy!