A colorful splash of red, green, and yellow, contrasting against the rich brown sausage slices. The glimmering citrus sauce adds a glossy finish.

Sunny Cajun Bowls with Citrus-Zest Sauce

Name: Sunny Cajun Bowls with Citrus-Zest Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: Andouille sausage, 1 pound sliced into 1/4 inch rounds; Red bell pepper, 1 large diced; Yellow bell pepper, 1 large diced; Green bell pepper, 1 large diced; Yellow Onion, 1 large chopped; Garlic cloves, 3 minced; Cooked rice, 4 cups preferably long grain; Citrus-zest sauce, 2 tablespoons lime zest, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, salt to taste N/A; Cajun Seasoning, 2 tablespoons N/A; Canola Oil, 2 tablespoons N/A; Salt, to taste N/A; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste N/A

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Cajun

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Dairy-Free

Daily Recipe: May 09, 2025

This dish is a vibrant, fresh take on Cajun cuisine, reinventing the classic Jambalaya in a dairy-free, modern twist. Its key ingredients are Andouille sausage and fresh veggies, splashed with a zingy, citrus-infused sauce for an extra burst of flavors.

Ingredients (for 4)

Andouille sausage - 1 pound - sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
Red bell pepper - 1 large - diced
Yellow bell pepper - 1 large - diced
Green bell pepper - 1 large - diced
Yellow onion - 1 large - chopped
Garlic cloves - 3 - minced
Cooked rice - 4 cups - preferably long grain
Citrus-zest sauce - 2 tablespoons lime zest, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, salt to taste - N/A
Cajun seasoning - 2 tablespoons - N/A
Canola oil - 2 tablespoons - N/A
Salt - to taste - N/A
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste - N/A

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🍖

Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
Step 2 - 🌶️🧅🍳

In the same skillet, add the diced peppers, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until just softened.
Step 3 - 🧂🥘🔁

Add the Cajun seasoning and mix well until all vegetables are coated.
Step 4 - 🍖🥘🔄

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix in with the vegetables.
Step 5 - 🍚🥣➡️

Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the sausage and vegetable mix over each bowl of rice.
Step 6 - 🍊🥣💧

In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the citrus-zest sauce. Drizzle over each bowl before serving.

Additional

A glass of a zingy, citrus-forward white wine pairs well with this dish, accentuating the flavors. You can also adjust the heat by adding or reducing the Cajun seasoning or swap out the Andouille sausage for a vegan alternative.