Spicy Low-Fat Jambalaya

• 2 slices turkey ham or ham, cut into cubes (approximately 4 oz.)
• 1/2 c. onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. parsley flakes
• 2 fresh cayenne peppers, chopped, or 1/4 tsp. pepper flakes (optional, but recommended)
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 can water
• 1 c. rice
• 1/2 tsp. oil

1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium; saute onion and bell pepper for 1 minute.
2. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, ham, garlic, parsley, thyme and cayenne.
3. Stir.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Add rice.
6. Stir.
7. Add bay leaves on top.
8. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
9. Uncover; let sit 5 minutes.
10. Fluff with a fork and serve.
11. Makes 2 large servings (352 calories and 4 1/2 grams fat per serving).

turkey ham, onion, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, parsley flakes, cayenne peppers, black pepper, chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, rice, oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=897353 (may not work)