It's Fat Tuesday! Make Jambalaya!
Published: Tue, 02/28/17
Happy Fat Tuesday, Slow Cookerers!
If I was more on the ball I would have given you this recipe last week so you could plan ahead to make it for today.
But I didn't. It's also the last day of the month and I have writing deadlines and so I'm behind in everything.
yikes!
Anyhow, I've got it for you now, and it's a fun recipe that you should totally make while running around the house topless throwing beads in the air.
:-)
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
serves 6 or so. I think even with feeding 6 you'll have leftovers.
1 (12 to 16-ounce) package smoked sausage. Andouille variety or something spicy is traditionally used
1 cup raw brown rice
1 can (and juice) Italian stewed tomatoes
1/2 can drained and rinsed black beans (approx 1/2 cup cooked black beans)
1/2 chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups sliced celery
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup frozen white corn kernels
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups already-cooked frozen shrimp, to add later
The Directions.
Slice the smoked sausage and put it into your slow cooker. Pour in the raw brown rice, the entire can of stewed tomatoes, and the black beans.
Add the vegetables and stir in the broth and wine.
It will look like there isn't enough liquid -- trust me, it will be okay!
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until rice is bite tender. One hour before eating, stir in the frozen (but already cooked!) shrimp.
The Verdict.
The heat and spice in this recipe comes directly from the smoked sausage. If you are feeding adults, go for it and jazz it up big time by using andouille sausage or the smoked habanero variety.
If you are worried about spiciness, you can also use something mild like chicken and apple or the artichoke and garlic variety.
enjoy!! happy slow cooking and happy Fat Tuesday!!
steph
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