Best 6 Jambalaya With Turkey Sausage Recipes

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Jambalaya, a flavorful and vibrant dish, is a staple in Louisiana's rich culinary tradition. This Creole and Cajun classic combines the essence of bold spices, aromatic vegetables, and succulent protein. While traditionally prepared with chicken or shrimp, jambalaya can be elevated to new heights using savory turkey sausage. In this article, we venture into the realm of flavors, exploring various recipes that showcase the versatility of turkey sausage in this beloved Louisiana specialty. We'll guide you through the art of creating a tantalizing jambalaya brimming with texture, color, and the perfect balance of flavors, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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My family has enjoyed this delicious Cajun recipe for many years. -Lizzie Whitten, Oak Grove, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 small pork sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In heavy skillet, saute the sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Add chicken and ham; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SHRIMP AND SMOKED SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make dinnertime easy, quick, and delicious. Here, a medley of sweet and spicy flavors comes together in this classic Cajun dish.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Rope Smoked Sausage, cut in 1/2" bias-cut slices
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add sausage; cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
  • Add stock, tomatoes, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until rice is just tender, 10 minutes. Add shrimp, cover, and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in scallions and lemon juice. Garnish with additional scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 979.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

QUICK JAMBALAYA



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This quick and easy recipe will fill up your family with delicious jambalaya flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch Salt to taste
½ pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
6 cups hot cooked long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices. Melt butter in a 5 to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and sausage is lightly browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes, pepper sauce, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Bring to a boil; add shrimp. Cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked and opaque in center.
  • Gently stir in hot rice and cook 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.3 calories, Carbohydrate 150.9 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 862.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TURKEY AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Turkey and Sausage Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cellogirl2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1/8 cup chopped garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 bay leaves
1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb other cooked sausage, cut into 6 to 8-inch segments
2 cooked turkey legs
2 lbs cubed cooked turkey
1 cup chopped tomato, and their juices
1 1/4 cups medium-grain white rice (about 1 1/8 pounds)
8 cups water
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a very large roasting pan measuring approximately 21 by 17 by 7 inches with handles on both sides, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, Essence, salt, pepper, cayenne and bay leaves, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are very soft and starting to turn golden, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the sausages and cook, stirring, until they start to brown on the outside, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the turkey legs and meat and stir well.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir well to incorporate and coat evenly.
  • Add the water, stir well to combine, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover tightly, and cook without stirring until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 35 to 40 minutes, adding more water as needed if the liquid is all absorbed before the rice is tender.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley, and serve hot.
  • Essence:.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.5, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 214.8, Sodium 2185.6, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 67.5

TURKEY SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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"Creole cooking is delicious but frequently calls for lots of high-fat meats and oils," explains James McNaughton of Quincy, Florida. "This is a spicy adaptation of an old favorite that is tasty, healthy and fast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound reduced-fat smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, rice, salt, cayenne and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Add tomatoes and shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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I was looking for a healthy tasty recipe and saw a pork recipe that inspired me to try to make my own style of Jambalaya.

Provided by Dizdezi

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (20 ounce) package of shady brook farms lean turkey sausage
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic (Basil, Garlic & Oregano)
1 (14 ounce) box goya yellow Spanish rice
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a non-stick frying pan brown turkey sausage (all sides) under low flame. When turkey sausage is browned, remove from pan and cut to 1/4 inch then add back in with can of Del Monte Diced tomatos, simmer on a super low flame until rice is ready. In another pot, heat olive oil add garlic and onion until golden (do not brown) then add chopped up red pepper and saute about a minute or two. Add 3 1/2 cups of water, bring to a boil and add Goya Yellow Spanish Rice and follow rice instructions minus 5 minutes. Add rice mixture to turkey sausage mixture, mix well and cook for 5 minutes under low flame then serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Organic and free-range turkey sausage, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices will make a big difference.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your liking. If you like it spicy, add more cayenne pepper or chili powder. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of these spices.
  • Cook the jambalaya until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. This will take about 20 minutes.
  • Serve the jambalaya immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.

Conclusion:

This jambalaya with turkey sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey sausage. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, this jambalaya is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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