Chef bill hahne's new orleans jambalaya (a healthier way)

25 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2ouncesCanola oil
2Large onions, chopped
2Stalks celery, chopped
2Bell peppers, chopped
3Cloves garlic, minced
½poundsTurkey ham, cubed
5Chicken breasts, in strips
32ouncesConverted rice (Uncle Ben's)
6cupsLow sodium chicken stock
2tablespoonsThyme
1teaspoonPowdered bay leaf

Directions

In a very heavy 4 quart stockpot, over medium heat, saute trinity and garlic in oil until they are tender.

Add ham, chicken, rice. Continue to cook, stirring often until rice is slightly browned.

Add stock, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover tightly and simmer 30 minutes.

Remove cover, add thyme and bay. Continue cooking 15 minutes, occasionally tossing rice to fluff.

Season with hot sauce to taste. Approximate nutritive values per 8 oz serving: 232 calories 12 gm protein 4 gm fat 1 gm sat fat 37 gm carb 19 mgm cholesterol 229 mg sodium Typos by Jim Kirk - captain@... Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #281 by Jim Kirk <captain@...> on Oct 26, 1997