Ham jambalaya

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2largesOnions; diced
1Red bell pepper; diced
1Green bell pepper; diced
3largesGarlic cloves; chopped
28ouncesCan ready-cut tomatoes
2cupsHam; diced
½cupDry white wine
1teaspoonDried thyme
1teaspoonDried basil
1teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonCayenne pepper
¾cupLong-grain white rice

Directions

NORMA WRENN

Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers and garlic; saute until beginning to soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with their juices, ham, wine, thyme, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil. Gradually stir in rice.

Cover pot. Reduce heat to mediium-low; simmer until rice is tender and most liquids are absorbed, about 25 minutes. Seaons with salt and pepper.

Source: Bon Appetit 11/95