Jammin' Jambalaya

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, peeled and diced
• 3 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 stalks celery,diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 medium-size sweet red peppers
• 1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup long-grain brown rice
• 1 12-oz package andouille turkey (or chicken) sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced (or 2tsp dried)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cup water
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Add hot sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and water.

Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.

One hour before it's finished cooking, toss in parsley and shrimp. Stir until well combined, adding more water if needed.

Servings: 6
Nutritional Information: 300 calories, 6g fat (2g sat), 920mg sodium, 37g carbs, 4g fiber, 29g protein

Submitted By: Kyle
Original Source: Women's Health Magazine

Additional Comments:
Julie -- Made this for dinner tonight and it was fabulous! Even impressed my Mississippi raised hubby. Had to use pork andouille because I couldn't find chicken or turkey.