Favorite Jiffy Jambalaya

Name: Favorite Jiffy Jambalaya
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) red beans and rice mix; 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Your family will love this hearty and smoky dish that comes together in a snap. A basic red beans and rice mix gets a quick makeover for a deliciously filling meal.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) red beans and rice mix
1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Directions

Cook red beans and rice mix according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, brown sugar and hot sauce if desired. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Stir in rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 544 calories, 28g fat (8g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1754mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Jambalaya in Simple & Delicious July/August 2008

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jenmaro

Dec 18, 2018

This is a great recipe for a cold day! I used around a pound of turkey kielbasa and elongated the shrimp, since my family doesn’t eat it. I used Zatarrains brand of red beans and red, low sodium. It’s not really low but the regular box is quite high in salt and this one tastes great. I cook the rice mix in the rice cooker and it turns out very well. A for being so easy, filling, and makes me happy. Nothing like red beans and rice flavor. Not from the South, but I’m leaning!
JGa2595176

Dec 30, 2017

Very easy and packs quite a flavor punch! A nice hearty meal for a cold night.
BakinGymnast

Jun 1, 2011

Very easy to make. We didn't add the shrimp because my dad is allergic, and we used turkey kielbasa instead of the smoked sausage to make it lighter. We also only had a box of black beans & rice, which worked just fine. I didn't really taste a difference with the brown sugar, maybe I will add a little more next time.
Suz56

Jul 18, 2009

I made this at our vacation home and my 12 year old son went crazy over it. I also added chopped garlic and a can of beans and decided to omit the brown sugar. I am making it at home tonight!
Sara C.

Feb 13, 2009

I thought this was awesome!! I made it for my "growing" brothers so I made this with 1 lb. of sausage instead of the 1/2.
spanakopita

Feb 4, 2009

If you really want to make it easier...use 1 can of black beans, 1 jar of salsa and eliminate the onion, hot sauce, tomatoes, and brown sugar: the salsa has all of these. Mix all and cook...serve over rice. I liked this better.
reneekruss

Aug 17, 2008

Simple & delicious!! This recipe will be added to our favorites.
Moms_Garden

Jun 12, 2008

This was truly an easy recipe. I didn't add the hot sauce. Instead I used a couple of dashes of Creole Seasoning I had on hand. To feed my larger family, I used a 6-serving sized box of the red beans & rice. With the adjusted amounts of add-ins, it was the perfect amount.