Turkey & Sausage Jambalaya

1

Tbs

olive oil

1

onion (large), chopped

2

celery stalks, cut into 1/4" slices

2

carrots, cut into 1/4" slices

1

green bell pepper (small), seeded and chopped

3

garlic cloves, finely chopped

1

can

(14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, puree (opt.) in blender

3

cans

(14.5 oz) low-sodium chicken broth

1

bay leaf

1/4

tsp

black pepper

1/4

tsp

cayenne pepper

1/4

tsp

thyme

1

cup

long-grain brown rice (uncooked)

1/2

lb

low-fat kielbasa sausage, sliced

1 1/4

lbs

turkey breast tenderloins (3 cups cooked, white or dark), cubed

1

Heat oil in 4-quart heavy-bottom saucepan at medium-high temperature. Add onion, celery, carrots, green pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.

2

Add tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, black and cayenne pepper, and thyme. Heat to boiling. Cook 5 minutes.

3

Stir in rice and sausage, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 25 minutes.

4

Stir in turkey, cover, and simmer 10 minutes, or until turkey is heated through. Remove bay leaf. Serve.