Southern Jambalaya

Instructions

Cook the Rice
Combine the rice, 1 cup water, and some salt in a medium pot, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, and cook covered for 15 minutes.

Prepare Your Ingredients
Wash and dry your produce.
Slice the bell pepper into thin slices, then cut slices in half.
Mince 3 garlic cloves.
Slice sausage into ¼" slices.
Pat the shrimp dry and season with a little salt and pepper.

Cook the Veggies
Heat 1.5 Tbsp. olive oil in another medium pot (one that has a lid), over medium-high heat.
Add the onions, peppers, garlic and bay leaf.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Complete the Jambalaya
Add the diced tomatoes, sausage, 1 1/3 cups water, the chicken broth packet, and the spice mix to the cooked veggies.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Once boiling, mix, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked rice and shrimp to the pot, and mix.
Taste for salt, and season if needed.
Cook for 3-4 minutes longer, without uncovering, until shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.

Plating
Divide between your bowls, and let cool down for a few minutes. Enjoy!