Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup candied jalapenos, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onions, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and julienne
- 1 cup celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 14 oz. Kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2 slices
- 1 (16 oz) can whole tomatoes, crushed with juices
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Creole Seasoning to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
Directions:
In a large heavy pot, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic and saute for about five minutes. Add the sausage and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth and season with salt. Add the bay leaves and rice. Cover and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed about 25 minutes. Add the candied jalapeños and remove the bay leaves and garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers.