Ham Jambalaya

This recipe is great for that leftover ham that you have after all the holidays. Makes a little change from the ham salads and ham sandwiches. Give it a try.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  cubed cooked ham
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped green sweet pepper (bell)
• 2  minced garlic cloves (I actually prefer a little more)
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon  cajun seasoning
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking rice
•  salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in large sauce pan over medium heat.
2. Cook the onion, sweet pepper and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Stir in the can of tomatoes, chicken broth, ham and seasonings.
4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
5. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in rice and remove from heat.
7. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes, or until rice is tender.