Bayou Jambalaya

BAYOU JAMBALAYA

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

1 pkg. Pioneer Bayou Jambalaya Meal Seasoning Mix
2 ¼ cups water
1 cup parboiled long grain rice
1 lb. meat of choice – smoked sausage, cooked chicken, or shrimp*
Optional: ½ cup chopped green bell pepper, ½ cup yellow onion, and 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes**

Mix seasoning mix with water in 3-quart saucepan, and bring to a boil.
Add rice and meat of choice.
Simmer covered for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
Remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork before serving.

*Add cooked shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
**Saute peppers and onions in 1 tbsp oil. Proceed to Step 1, and add the diced tomatoes before bringing to a boil.