Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya
Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya brings bold, peppery heat from andouille and RO*TEL tomatoes balanced by tender rice and savory onions. It’s a hearty, crowd-friendly Cajun-style dinner that tastes rich and smoky with a gentle kick, perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and the onion; cook, stirring, until the sausage is browned and the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the water, then stir in the jambalaya mix and the diced tomatoes with chile peppers; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the water is mostly absorbed and the rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 787.75 kcal High 39%
- Protein 43.17 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 15.51 g 6%
- Total Fat 59.95 g High 77%
- Saturated Fat 21.58 g High 108%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 165.85 mg High 55%
- Sodium 1883.11 mg High 82%
- Dietary Fiber 2.99 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 9.53 g --
- Added Sugars 4.13 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 12.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 536.15 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 213.99 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 3.2 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Amped Up Zatarain's Jambalaya is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Andouille Pork Sausage, Diced Tomatoes, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 787.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Andouille Pork Sausage, Diced Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 787.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya healthy?
- Amped-Up Zatarain's Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 787.75 calories and 43.17 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1883.11 mg (82% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 21.58 g (108% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.13 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, 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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