JAMBALAYA 
(Serves 8 to 10.)

1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. turkey Kielbasa, sliced
2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 c. rice (long grain)
2 c. shredded cooked chicken
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
3 bay leaves
1/2 lb. spicy turkey sausage, crumbled
1/4 c. smoked ham
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes with liquid and crushed
3 c. hot chicken stock
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 thyme leaves
Salt, pepper and cayanne to taste

Saute' in large pot spicy turkey sausage and smoked ham in oil for several minutes. Drain some of the oil. Add onions and cook until clear. Add bell peppers and celery. Cook until tender. Add bay leaves and thyme. Add rice and stir until cooked in the oil. Add tomatoes, stock, garlic, turkey Kielbasa and chicken. Bring mixture to a boil, cover and let simmer about 30 minutes or until rice is done.

Before serving, add green onions and parsley, salt, pepper and cayanne to taste. Serve hot with French bread and a green salad.

 

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