Ham and butter bean jambalaya

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOnions; chopped
1cupGreen Bell Pepper; chopped
2tablespoonsMargarine or Butter
2cupsWater
1can(14.5 or 16 oz.) whole Tomatoes; undrained, cut up
1can(6 oz.) Tomato Paste
1teaspoonSugar
½teaspoonDried Thyme Leaves
¼teaspoonCayenne Pepper
teaspoonPepper
1cupUncooked Rice
¾poundsCooked Ham; cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1can(15.5 oz.) Butter Beans; drained

Directions

A halmark of creole cooking, jambalaya is traditionally a combination of rice plus any mixture of meat, poultry, shellfish and vegetables. This slightly spicy family-style version combines cooked ham and creamy butter beans with traditional creole seasonings. It's easy to make and delicious to eat!

In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir onions and green pepper in margarine until crisp-tender. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, cayenne and pepper. Bring to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 to 35 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in ham and butter beans. Cover; simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. 6 (1-¼ cup) servings.

Posted to recipelu-digest by molony <molony@...> on Feb 27, 1998