Sunday, April 5, 2009

Red Bean Vegetable Jambalaya

From Family Cirlce May 2009
Servings: 6
Approximately 265 calories per serving

Ingredients:
-1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
-1 large Onion (sliced)
-4 large Carrots (sliced into 1/2 in coins)
-6 cups Cauliflower (cut into florets)
-1 large Green Pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
-2 cloves Garlic (peeled and chopped)
-2 cans (about 28 oz) no salt added diced Tomatoes
-1 Tbsp salt-free Cajun/Creole seasoning (such as Spice Hunter)
-1/2 tsp salt
-1 can (about 15 oz) Red Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
-1 pkg (about 8oz) whole-grain Couscous

Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots; cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cauliflower and pepper; cook for another 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer with lid ajar for 25 minutes, stir occasionally. Add beans and simmer for 3 minutes until beans are heated through and vegetables are fork tender. While cooking, prepare couscous following package directions. Serve jumbalaya over couscous.

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