Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya

Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya 🌶️🥬

A low-carb, one-pot twist on classic jambalaya—packed with spicy sausage, tender cabbage, and Cajun flavor! Perfect for a hearty, keto-friendly meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or spicy sausage (or half-and-half)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups cabbage, chopped

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust for heat)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp oregano

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Hot sauce (optional)

• Green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Brown the meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef/sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Sauté veggies: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3–4 mins until soft.

3. Add cabbage & spices: Stir in cabbage, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 mins until cabbage wilts slightly.

4. Simmer: Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20–25 mins, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.

5. Adjust & serve: Taste for seasoning (add hot sauce if desired). Garnish with green onions.

Tips & Swaps

• Extra protein? Add shrimp or chicken in the last 5 mins of cooking.

• Vegetarian? Use plant-based crumbles and veggie broth.

• Spicier? Double the Cajun seasoning or add andouille sausage.

• Serve with: Cauliflower rice, crusty bread, or a side of red beans.

This Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya is bold, filling, and packed with flavor—no rice needed! 😋🔥

Want a slow-cooker version? Just brown meat first, then dump everything in for 4 hrs on low.