Instant Pot Spicy Mexican Jambalaya

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Instant Pot Spicy Mexican Jambalaya is rich in spice and yet perfectly Smoky and Savory. It is Super Heart Healthy dish with a Cajun Flare….I topped it with Sour Cream and Avocado Slices which made for a Delicious & Hearty Bowl…..Enjoy!!!

Instant Pot Spicy Mexican Jambalaya

Course Instant Pot Dinner, Quick Meals

Cuisine Cajun, Spicy Jambalaya

Keyword 30 Minute Meals, Cajun Jambalaya, Healthy Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Felippo Berio Olive Oil Olive oil helps decrease the total cholesterol and "bad" LDL cholesterol levels.
• 3 Cloves Chopped Garlic Garlic can lower total and LDL cholesterol. For those with high cholesterol, garlic supplements appear to reduce total and/or LDL cholesterol by about 10–15%
• 1 Cup Chopped/Sliced Red onion Onion are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease.
• 2 Inch Piece Chopped Ginger Root This is supported by a study in hypothyroid rats, where ginger extract lowered LDL cholesterol to a similar extent as the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin . Both studies also showed reductions in total cholesterol and blood triglycerides.
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Coriander Studies have shown that by incorporating coriander into your diet you can decrease your levels of bad cholesterol. So you're looking to lower cholesterol overall and balance LDL to HDL cholesterol, this spice may help do the trick.
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic salt
• 1 Teaspoon Cajun Blend Basin Blend, http://www.basinblend.com or Mrs. Dash
• 1 Cup Habanero Pineapple Salsa
• 2 Serrano Peppers Serrano pepper benefits include the ability to improve heart health and reduce cholesterol. The peppers contain capsaicin, a heart-stimulating compounds found in chili peppers. Capsaicin works to lower cholesterol levels by reducing the accumulation of cholesterol in the body.
• 1 Chopped Red Bell Pepper These are a particularly good choice for heart health as they are full of lycopene, which is not found in green peppers. They are also a source of cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and powerful antioxidant vitamins A and C, which are good for heart health.
• 2 Tablespoons Chili Garlic Paste
• 1 Cup Jasmine Rice
• 1 Cup Red Lentils Brown, green, yellow, red or black — lentils are low in calories, rich in iron and folate and an excellent source of protein. They pack health-promoting polyphenols and may reduce several heart disease risk factors.
• 3 Cups Water
• 4 Links Chicken Andouille Sausage
• Dollup Low Fat Sour Cream
• 1 Avocado Adding an avocado to your daily diet may help lower bad cholesterol, in turn reducing risk for heart disease, according to health researchers.

Instructions

1. First, turn on your instant pot to sauté or sear and wait a minute or two to warm.
2. Then, add your olive oil, garlic, onion, and ginger and stir. Next, add coriander, garlic salt, cumin, and Cajun seasoning and stir.
3. Next, add your salsa and stir to coat. Then add your serrano and bell peppers, stir.
4. Then, you will add your jasmine rice and stir. Then add your lentils, blend and add your water. Next add your chicken sausage and stir.
5. Finally, add your custom timer to 20 minutes and close and lock the lid. You will need for it to cool and switch to warm before you open it. Serve with slices of avocado and a dollop of sour cream.....So Delicious and Healthy....Enjoy!!!