Ham Jambalaya
Jambalaya (juhm-buh-LI-yah) is the Louisiana version of Spanish paella. The name comes from the French word jambon, meaning ham.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
Makes 5 servings.
Ingredients
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Nonstick spray coating
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1 cup chopped onion
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3/4 cup chopped green pepper
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 cups cubed, fully cooked ham (about 10 ounces)
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1 14-1/2 ounce can tomatoes, cut up
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1-1/4 cups chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1 bay leaf
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3/4 cup long grain rice
Directions
1.
Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Add onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender.
2.
Add ham, undrained tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, red pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 mintues or until rice is tender. Discard bay leaf. Makes 5 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 230, Total Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 16 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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