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Turkey Jambalaya

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Turkey Jambalaya
Jim Bathie; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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Andouille sausage adds a kick to the Cajun classic from Louisiana. Rice and shredded turkey absorb a flavorful mixture of tomatoes and spices until they're bursting with flavor.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil
  • 1 1/2  cups  chopped onion
  • 1  teaspoon  bottled minced garlic
  • 1  cup  chopped green bell pepper
  • 1  cup  chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 1/2  teaspoons  paprika
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground red pepper
  • 1/2  teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1  cup  uncooked long-grain rice
  • 2  cups  fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1  (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2  cups  shredded cooked turkey
  • 6  ounces  andouille sausage, chopped
  • 2  tablespoons  sliced green onions

Preparation

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in bell peppers and next 5 ingredients (bell peppers through black pepper); sauté 1 minute. Add rice; sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add turkey and sausage; cover and cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
249 (27% from fat)
Fat:
7.6g (sat 2.4g,mono 3.4g,poly 1.3g)
Protein:
17.3g
Carbohydrate:
27.4g
Fiber:
2.7g
Cholesterol:
42mg
Iron:
2.7mg
Sodium:
523mg
Calcium:
37mg
Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2001

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
from An Unknown Location
This was the best way I have found to use leftover turkey. This was very tasty and not too spicy even after doubling the amount of sausage. I will be making again and would be great for company or taking to a potluck dinner.12/07/09

5 stars

Fantastic recipe. I had plenty of turkey left over, and this was wonderful. I substituted brown rice and just made sure to extend the cooking time on that segment of the recipe, watch the liquid (I added a tad of chicken broth), be sure the Dutch oven was covered, and it came out wonderfully. I couldn't find andouille sausage in the market, but bought a chicken sausage w/habnero. Loved it.11/30/09