(BlackDoctor.org) — Can’t make it to the French Quarter? Celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans fare. Creole spices jazz up this healthful rendition of a Louisiana specialty. Smoked turkey sausage and lean chicken lend flavor without a lot of fat.
Prep time 12 min
Cook time 41 min
Servings 6
The Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 large sweet red or green pepper, chopped
1 large stalk celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups defatted reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon herbes de provence (see recipe tip below)
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, thinly sliced
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4″ strips
1 cup water