Quinoa Jambalaya
Quinoa Jambalaya brings smoky kielbasa, sweet peppers, and onion together with warm spices for a bold, satisfying bite in every spoonful. The quinoa simmers in chicken broth and a touch of marinara, soaking up savory heat and aromatics. It’s a hearty, gluten-free skillet dinner that’s great for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook and stir the sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the onion to the sausage and cook, stirring, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir the sweet pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, celery salt, and red pepper flakes into the sausage mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Mix the quinoa into the sausage mixture and cook, stirring, until the quinoa is slightly toasted, about 1 minute.
- 5
Pour the broth and marinara sauce over the quinoa mixture.
- 6
Cover the skillet and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 424.08 kcal High 21%
- Protein 17.43 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 31.01 g 11%
- Total Fat 25.71 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 7.39 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1146.79 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 3.99 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 196.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 10.65 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Jambalaya is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Celery Salt, Chicken Broth, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 424.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Celery Salt, Chicken Broth, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Jambalaya?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 424.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quinoa Jambalaya healthy?
- Quinoa Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 424.08 calories and 17.43 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1146.79 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.39 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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