Cajun Jambalaya
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
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Steps
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir in red pepper, oregano and bay leaves; cook 1 minute more.
  3. Add broth and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Discard bay leaves before serving.
  6. Serve hot.
Tags
Cajun cuisine
Jambalaya
rice dish
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