Jambalaya
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
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Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves; cook for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes with juice and sausage slices; simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  4. Remove from heat and discard bay leaves before serving.
Tags
Cajun cuisine
rice dish
one-pot meal
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