Jul 20, 2007

Jambalaya

2 T. Butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. chopped bell pepper (any color)
1 c. rice
2 c. chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. Smoked sausage, cut into ¼” slices
1 – 14 oz. Can diced tomatoes
3 T green pepper sauce
Cajun seasoning to taste

Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic & smoked sausage. Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring often.
Stir in rice, broth, green pepper sauce, tomatoes & Cajun seasoning. Mix well & bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover & simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender.Remove from heat & let sit for 5 minutes longer before fluffing with a fork.