JAMBALAYA MIX

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Keep Sybil Brown's zippy jambalaya mix on hand, and a full-flavored meal is never far away. The Highland, California, cook adds shrimp, smoked sausage and a few other easy ingredients to the nicely seasoned rice mix to create a speedy skillet sensation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon dried minced chives
1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Steps:

Combine the first 10 ingredients. Divide into three equal batches; store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 3 batches (3-1/3 cups total). , To prepare jambalaya: In a small saucepan, bring water and green pepper to a boil. Stir in 1 cup jambalaya mix; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes. , In another saucepan, heat tomato sauce and sausage. Cook shrimp in boiling water until pink; drain. Stir into sausage mixture. Serve with rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 1335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.