Jiffy Jambalaya

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022
"My husband and I like this nicely spiced combination on days when we're pressed for time," comments Carolyn Gubser of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound smoked kielbasa or 1 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil; add the rice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 278 calories, 11g fat (0 saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.