Creole Jambalaya Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cubed cooked ham2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Chopped onion3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Canned tomatoes28 Ounce
 Canned beef broth10 1⁄2 Ounce
 Uncooked rice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Bay leaf1
 Sugar1 Teaspoon
 Dried thyme leaves1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Chili powder1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Freshly ground pepper1 Dash
 Canned shrimp14 1⁄2 Ounce
 Sliced pitted ripe olives1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Green pepper1 Medium

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2357 Calories from Fat 464

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 64 g98.8%

Saturated Fat 25.5 g127.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 338.8 mg112.9%

Sodium 9484.2 mg395.2%

Total Carbohydrates 250 g83.3%

Dietary Fiber 25.7 g102.7%

Sugars 13.9 g

Protein 214 g427.2%

Vitamin A 147.9% Vitamin C 344.5%

Calcium 78.7% Iron 171.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a large saucepan cook ham, onion, and garlic in butter till onion is tender.
Add tomatoes, beef broth, 1 cup water, rice, bay leaf, sugar, thyme, chili powder, and pepper.
Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Add shrimp, olives, and green pepper squares.
Simmer, uncovered, to desired consistency, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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