Barley Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Barley Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup turkey ham, diced in 1/2-inch pieces (optional) or 1 cup turkey sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick (optional); 1 ½ cups onions, diced in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup celery, sliced in 1/4-inch pieces; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced in 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 28 ounces canned tomatoes, in sauce chopped; 5 cups water or 5 cups broth; 2 cups barley, uncooked

Servings: persons

2 whole bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup turkey ham, diced in 1/2-inch pieces (optional) or 1 cup turkey sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick (optional)
1 ½ cups onions, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup celery, sliced in 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup green bell pepper, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 ounces canned tomatoes, in sauce chopped
5 cups water or 5 cups broth
2 cups barley, uncooked

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Add oil to large saucepan or roasting pan.
3
Heat on top of stove.
4
Add any uncooked meats, onions, celery, peppers, and garlic.
5
Mix well.
6
Saute 5-10 minutes, scraping bottom of pan periodically.
7
Add tomatoes, broth, and barley.
8
Turn heat to high.
9
Bring to boil.
10
Stir often.
11
Add the first six herb ingredients and mix well.
12
Cover, reduce heat to simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
13
At this point, stir in any leftover meat.
14
Place covered pan in oven and cook about 30-40 minutes.
15
Check and stir after 30 minutes.
16
Add more liquid, if necessary.
17
Remove bay leaves before serving.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Barley Jambalaya falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barley Jambalaya

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