Quick and Authentic Jambalaya Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen work fine )
1/2 cup onion, chopped (1 medium)
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green sweet pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
8 oz andouille sausages or 8 oz kielbasa , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup cooked ham, cubed

Directions:

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Set shrimp aside.
In a 12-inch skillet cook onion, celery, sweet pepper, and garlic in hot oil until tender.
Stir in chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, sausage, rice, thyme, basil, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Stir in shrimp. Return to boiling. Simmer, covered, about 5 minutes more or until shrimp turn opaque and rice is tender.
Stir in ham; heat through. Discard bay leaf and enjoy hot with crusty bread on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	434.44 Kcal (1819 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.91g	41%
Cholesterol	80.11mg	27%
Sodium	1735.11mg	72%
Potassium	257.73mg	5%
Total Carbs	27.57g	9%
Sugars	1.44g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	6%
Protein	19.98g	40%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	29%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	47.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.76 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.08g	41%
Cholesterol	30.01mg	27%
Sodium	650.03mg	72%
Potassium	96.56mg	5%
Total Carbs	10.33g	9%
Sugars	0.54g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	6%
Protein	7.48g	40%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	29%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	17.9mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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