Ellie Krieger's Jambalaya

By bakeaholic

This recipe is full of flavour but not of fat. A very tasty low-fat recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 slice lean, smoked ham (ham steak), cubed
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 lb. shrimp
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp. each of salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute bell peppers, onions and garlic in 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
3. Add the ham and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and the broth and stir.
5. Add the rice and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot/pan and cook for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
6. Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes more.
7. Serve immediately with hot sauce on the side.