Taste the South with this low country southern jumbalaya! It's a dish full of flavor and history. And, talk about the yummy leftovers! Yes!
Jumbalaya Recipe
Oh, if you've never had jumbalaya, then you're in for a treat! This jumbalaya recipe can be made as is or you can take some short cut steps that you'll see in my 'Notes' in the recipe!
Jumbalaya Ingredients
Now if you're saying, 'Ally! There're a lot of jambalaya ingredients here!' Well, yes and no! It looks like a lot, but in reality, these are just the 'components' of the recipe. So, please don't be shy or scared off by the list. I promise it's gonna be easy and simple. And, like I said, there's a short cut with those beans!
Jumbalaya Seasoning
Lots of jumbalaya seasoning ideas out there. For me, I'll stick with Old Bay on this one. But, you can certainly use a Creole or Cajun seasoning mixture. Or even concoct your own combination of spices. Here're some ideas, smoked hot paprika, cumin, garlic powder, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder.
Jumbalaya Sausage
Again preferences are surely accommodated with the Jumbalaya sausage, too. I liked the andoille because it's spicy already. But if you want to try something else, turkey, chicken, link, kielbasa, then there are lots of options.
Jumbalaya Rice
One of my most favorite things about this recipe is the Jumbalaya rice! And, I wouldn't deviate much from this part of the recipe. Hey, it can be your go to rice recipe for lots of other dishes, too.
What is Jumbalaya Served With
OK, what is Jumbalaya served with? Well, by itself it's a meal! But, if your hankerin' for side dishes, then here are some of my ideas!
Bacon Dripping Collard Greens Super Antioxidant Kale Greens Appalachian Buttermilk Cucumber Salad Crunchy Pineapple Blueberry Slaw Jumbalaya Okra SuccotashVegetarian Jumbalaya
If you want to make this vegetarian jumbalaya, then you can surely do some tweaks and have a hearty jumbalaya! Just fill it with more vegetables, especially onions, tomatoes and peppers. And, throw in other seasonal vegetables like okra, zucchini, squash and more.
You'll need to season your beans differently of course. But, for those who are truly vegetarian, you know what you need to do.
