Spicy Low-Fat Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Spicy Low-Fat Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices turkey ham or ham, cut into cubes (approximately 4 oz.); 1/2 c. onion, chopped; 1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp. thyme; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 2 fresh cayenne peppers, chopped, or 1/4 tsp. pepper flakes (optional, but recommended); 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/2 can water; 1 c. rice; 1/2 tsp. oil

Servings: persons

2 slices turkey ham or ham, cut into cubes (approximately 4 oz.)
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. parsley flakes
2 fresh cayenne peppers, chopped, or 1/4 tsp. pepper flakes (optional, but recommended)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 can water
1 c. rice
1/2 tsp. oil

1
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium; saute onion and bell pepper for 1 minute.
2
Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, ham, garlic, parsley, thyme and cayenne.
3
Stir.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Add rice.
6
Stir.
7
Add bay leaves on top.
8
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
9
Uncover; let sit 5 minutes.
10
Fluff with a fork and serve.
11
Makes 2 large servings (352 calories and 4 1/2 grams fat per serving).

338

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices turkey ham or ham, cut into cubes (approximately 4 oz.), 1/2 c. onion, chopped, 1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Low-Fat Jambalaya falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Spicy Low-Fat Jambalaya

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