Lone Star Jambalaya
Lone Star Jambalaya brings a Tex-Mex twist to the classic, blending smoky sausage and ham with tomatoes and green chiles for gentle heat. Tender rice soaks up bold, savory juices while ranch-style beans add hearty body and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd, it’s a robust one-pot meal with layers of comforting flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lone Star Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 39
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté the onion, green pepper, and celery until the onions are soft and translucent.
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- 4
Add the rice, sausage, and ham.
- 5
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to coat the rice with oil, stirring frequently.
- 6
Pour in the tomatoes with green chiles and the chicken broth.
- 7
Season with thyme and bay leaf.
- 8
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
- 9
Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- 10
Stir in the beans, mix well, and heat through.
- Calories 411.79 kcal High 21%
- Protein 16.59 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 58.83 g 21%
- Total Fat 12.47 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.14 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.52 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 1297.04 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 10.8 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 6.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.76 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.0 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 698.79 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 8.68 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.86 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 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lone Star Jambalaya is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 411.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lone Star Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Ham, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lone Star Jambalaya?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 411.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lone Star Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Lone Star Jambalaya healthy?
- Lone Star Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 411.79 calories and 16.59 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1297.04 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.14 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required