WILD RICE JAMBALAYA

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If you're looking for a way to add zip to dinner, I'd recommend this full-flavored jambalaya. Brimming with rice, sausage and veggies, each bowlful is substantial. Just add bread or salad on the side, and you have a complete meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked wild rice
4 cups water, divided
1/2 cup each chopped celery, sweet red pepper and green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine wild rice and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-55 minutes or until rice is nearly tender. Drain. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the celery, peppers, onion, garlic and long grain rice in oil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and rice begins to brown., Stir in the broth, sausage, tomatoes, wild rice, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.