Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 c. ham, cut in cubes
• 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (1 lb.) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. thyme, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 c. uncooked rice

Directions

1. Saute ham lightly in margarine or butter about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic.
3. Cook 5 minutes; stir occasionally.
4. Stir in tomatoes, water, salt, thyme and hot sauce. Bring to a boil and stir in the rice.
5. Cover, lower heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until rice is done.
6. Makes 6 servings.