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ham jambalaya

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

A simple one-pot Cajun dish using leftover ham from Southern Foods.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ham jambalaya

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 lg
    onions, diced
  • 1
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 1
    green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 lg
    garlic cloves, chopped
  • 28 oz
    tomatoes, canned, diced
  • 2 c
    ham, diced
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne
  • 3/4 c
    long-grain white rice

How To Make ham jambalaya

  • 1
    Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers and garlic; saute until beginning to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Mix in tomatoes with their juices, ham, wine, thyme, basil, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil. Gradually stir in rice.
  • 3
    Cover pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until rice is tender and most liquids are absorbed, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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