TURKEY SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

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"Creole cooking is delicious but frequently calls for lots of high-fat meats and oils," explains James McNaughton of Quincy, Florida. "This is a spicy adaptation of an old favorite that is tasty, healthy and fast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound reduced-fat smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, rice, salt, cayenne and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Add tomatoes and shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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