Fast Jambalaya
This quick and easy version of the typical New Orlean's dish is a delicious way to warm up this winter.
Loading ...April 8th, 2012
Recipe Submitted by Tammy Laforet, Windsor, ON; Recipe Tested by Christy Pengilly
Servings
4Prep Time
10 minutesCook Time
20 minutesIngredients
- 2 cheddar smokey sausages (can substitute with a dozen shrimp)
- 5 strips fried bacon (optional)
- 1 large ripe diced tomato
- 1/2 Cups onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 diced pepper - red, green, orange,or yellow
- 1/2 Cups of any other veggies (broccoli, carrots, spinach)
- 1 Cup uncle ben's parmesan or garlic rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon butter for taste
Directions
Cut tomatoes, onions, sausages, peppers and other veggies you like in bite sized pieces.
Saute all veggies in olive oil until they are medium soft.
Add garlic and sausages. (if using Shrimp, add later on)
When the smokies are cooked and are mixed in with the other veggies, add water required as per Uncle Ben's rice and bring to light boil.
Add rice stir and cover. Cook for 10 - 15 min per Uncle Ben's rice instructions stirring occasionally. (Add Shrimp at this time.)
Chop up bacon pieces and add.
Serve when most liquid is absorbed. Leave some as a sauce to give the dish more taste.
Photo Credit: Stephen MacLeod
