Sunny Cajun Bowls with Citrus-Zest Sauce
A dairy-free, modern twist on classic Cajun Jambalaya.
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Cajun
Technique
Sauteing
Diet Friendly
Dairy-Free
Daily recipe · May 09, 2025
A little about this dish
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
- Cajun seasoning — 2 tablespoons
- Canola oil — 2 tablespoons
- Salt — to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper — to taste
Preparation
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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.
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Step 2 — 🌶️🧅🍳In the same skillet, add the diced peppers, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until just softened.
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Step 3 — 🧂🥘🔁Add the Cajun seasoning and mix well until all vegetables are coated.
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Step 4 — 🍖🥘🔄Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix in with the vegetables.
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Step 5 — 🍚🥣➡️Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the sausage and vegetable mix over each bowl of rice.
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Step 6 — 🍊🥣💧In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the citrus-zest sauce. Drizzle over each bowl before serving.
A final fox tip
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.