Creole-style Jambalaya
Creole-style Jambalaya is a vibrant, one-pot rice dish from Louisiana, blending Spanish, French, and African culinary traditions. It typically features a flavorful base of the 'holy trinity' (onion, celery, bell pepper), tomatoes, and a mix of proteins like andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp, all simmered with rice and Creole seasoning.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good mix of complex carbohydrates from rice, protein from the assorted meats and seafood, and fats from the cooking oils and proteins. A typical serving offers a hearty calorie count, rich in B vitamins, iron, and selenium, with a notable amount of sodium from the sausage and seasonings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Jambalaya is a direct culinary descendant of Spanish paella, adapted with local Louisiana ingredients. Nutritionally, the combination of rice and beans (if included) or diverse proteins creates a complete amino acid profile, making it a satisfying and nutritionally dense meal.
