JAMBALAYA I

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This is just a touch of New Orleans cuisine, zesty and flavorful! Plus it has the ease of being made in a slow cooker.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups diced ham
2 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
¼ cup tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 whole cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup converted long-grain white rice
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a slow cooker combine and thoroughly mix the ham, onions, celery, bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, parsley, thyme leaves, cloves, salad oil and rice. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
One hour before serving, turn slow cooker to high. Stir in the uncooked shrimp. Cover and cook until the shrimp are pink and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 164.8 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1218.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g