Best Jambalaya Low Fat Recipes

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Provided by Bergy

Time 54m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces bay scallops, cut in half if large
8 ounces turkey kielbasa, casing removed & cut in bite size pieces
1 teaspoon canola oil or 1 teaspoon lite olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/3 cups salsa (your choice mild or hot)
1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet and saute the onions, green pepper, celery& garlic.
Cook until the veggies start to soften about 4 minutes Add kielbasa, cook 2 minutes.
Add all the remaining ingredients except scallops& parsley.
Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir occasionally or until the rice is cooked.
Stir in the scallops& parsley cook for a further 3-5 minutes Do not overcook the scallops.

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Categories Rice

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound turkey smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2 -inch pieces
1 cup chopped onions, divided
1 cup chopped celery, divided
1 cup chopped green pepper, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (14 1/2 -ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped, do not drain
2-3/4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked parboiled rice
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

Melt margarine in skillet. Add chicken and sausage. Cook over medium-high heat until meat starts to brown. Add 1/2 cup each of onions, celery and bell peppers. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 cup of each raw vegetable and remaining ingredients. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray coating; spoon jambalaya into prepared dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees 1 hour.