Jumpin’ Jambalaya

Submitted by tmw_2008

"A flavorful favorite that you can enjoy without guilt. Add your own spices to taste."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
• 8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, pieces
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked pinto beans
• 16 ounces cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 4 cups long grain brown rice, cooked

directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery and peppers until they soften.
2. Add garlic, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, Tabasco sauce, salt and water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until veggies are soft.
3. Stir in pinto beans.
4. Heat skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey sausage and cook until browned (5 min).
5. Add sausage and cooked rice to pot of veggies and simmer for 5 minutes, while stirring.