Ham Jambalaya

Ham leftovers with a Cajun feel. Serve Ham Jambalaya with a green salad and iced tea.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups ham, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (2 cloves)
• 14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 14 ounces chicken broth (reduced-sodium)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rice

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, sweet pepper and garlic in hot oil about 5 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, ham and Cajun seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in rice. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.