Ham Jambalaya

Have any ham leftover from that big holiday dinner? Here's a quick and easy way to make use of leftovers.

Ham Jambalaya

1 1/2 cups cubed ham

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper

1 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves)

(1 1/4) 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes

(1 1/4) 1/2-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rice

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. Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, ham and Cajun seasoning.

Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 306 calories; 17 g fat (8 saturated); 19 g protein; 1,188 mg sodium; 31 mg cholesterol; 41 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber.

Recipe from: National Pork Board