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Tin Foil Jambalaya combines Cajun andouille sausage, veggies, uncooked rice, and a delicious spice mixture -- mix it all together on some foil and throw it on the grill or in the oven. Easy prep, loads of flavor!

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Category: BBQ & Grilling Dinner Recipes
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Cuisine Type American
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Ingredients

For 4 Serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup (102g) Instant (Minute) Rice
1 cup (232g) Swanson's chicken stock or broth (water works in a pinch)

Seasonings

5 tbsp (58g) olive oil
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper Note 1
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried sage, optional

Veggies + Meat

1/2 cup (55g) thinly sliced celery (~2 stalks)
cup (70g) yellow onion (~1/2 large onion)
1 cup (~1 cup; 135g) small green pepper
1 can (14.5 oz; 411g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes drained
1 package (13 oz; 368g) andouille sausage (I use this cajun style andouille smoked sausage)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/4 cup Optional: 1-1/4 cup (205g) zucchini (1 small zucchini), salt, pepper, fresh parsley, jalapeño

Tin Foil Jambalaya Directions

  1. SOAK INSTANT RICE: In a small bowl mix together the uncooked instant rice and chicken stock or broth and let stand for about 10 minutes. You do not need to pre-cook the rice. Don't drain either.
  2. OVEN/GRILL PREP: Preheat the oven or grill to 400 degrees F. Tear off four sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 2 feet long each) and generously spray with cooking spray.
  3. INGREDIENT PREP: Very thinly slice the celery, finely chop the onion, dice the pepper, and coin the zucchini into thick (3/4-inch) coins. Slice the sausage into 1/2-inch thick coins. Drain the diced tomatoes.
  4. COMBINE: Add the celery, onion, pepper, zucchini, and sausage to a very large bowl. Add the tomato paste and drained diced tomatoes. Add all the seasonings as well as salt and pepper to taste (I add a heaping 1/4 teaspoon and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). (See Note 1) If you'd like, add in a diced jalapeño for additional heat. Gently stir until all ingredients are well combined. Add in the soaked rice along with any liquid. Again, gently stir until ingredients are incorporated.
  5. ASSEMBLE FOIL PACKS: Divide the mixture evenly among the four prepared sheets of foil. (This comes out to a heaping 1 and 1/2 cups (330g) per packet.) Seal the foil packs tightly so no air escapes, but there is still room for steam to circulate. (See Note 2) To seal the foil packet, bring the short sides together in the middle and gently fold down to completely seal. Then, roll up the ends.
  6. COOK: Place in the oven (right on the oven racks) and bake for 30-40 minutes (we like them best at 35 minutes) or on the grill for 25-30 minutes, until rice is cooked through and veggies are tender. (Test only 1 packet at a time; every time the packets are opened, the steam is released so it will take longer to cook.) When grilling, flip packets halfway through cook time.
  7. GARNISH: Carefully open the foil pack, expecting steam to be released. If desired, top with fresh parsley. Let slightly cool, taste, and add additional seasoning as needed. Enjoy hot.

Notes

Note 1: These foil packs are spicy! To make these tin foil jambalaya packets milder: reduce the cayenne pepper (try 1/4 teaspoon or omit entirely), don't add a jalapeño, and reduce the Cajun seasoning (to 1/2 teaspoon). To make these tin foil jambalaya packets spicier: add the optional jalapeño pepper and increase the Cajun seasoning to taste.

Note 2: Foil: Do not double wrap the foil. Use only one sheet of foil per pack or the cooking time will be off. However, If you don't have heavy-duty foil, you will need 2 sheets of regular foil. Add a few minutes to cooking time, and check for doneness.

Credit: https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/tin-foil-sausage-veggies-jambalaya/

Nutrition facts

Per Serving

Kcal: 749 kcal
Fibers (g): 3g
Sodium (mg): 1007mg
Carbs: 57g
Fat: 46g
Saturated fat (g): 11g
Cholesterol: 79mg
Proteins: 25g

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