bayou jambalaya

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  tbd
servings:  4 - 6

ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
1 cup long-grain rice (preferably basmati)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 3/4 cup chicken broth
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice
2 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cup cooked, dark meat chicken
1/2 pound cooked spicy louisiana sausage or kielbasa - diced
12 medium shrimp
1/2 cup chopped parsley or green onion (for garnish)

steps:
1.  heat oil in rice cooker and saute onion, pepper and garlic for 3 - 4 minutes to soften.

2.  add rice and stir to coat.

3.  add remaining ingredients, except parsley.  cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the rice cooker turns off (about 24 minutes). 

4.  let rest of 2 -3 minutes.  serve topped with chopped parsley.

- sam's club source, june/july 2007