Texas Jambalaya

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup diced onion

½ cup diced green bell pepper

½ cup diced celery

1 ½ teaspoons chopped garlic

1 cup converted long-grain white rice

4 ounces smoked sausage, cut into slices

4 ounces cooked ham, cut into bite-size pieces

2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

1 cup chicken broth

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

2 (15 ounce) cans ranch-style beans, undrained

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, green pepper, and celery until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook another minute. Add rice, sausage, and ham. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, to coat rice with oil, frequently stirring. Pour in tomatoes with green chiles and chicken broth. Season with thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer, 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, mix well, and heat through.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 23 mg
• Sodium: 1541 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 53 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 17 g