Jane's Kielbasa Jambalaya
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This is a recipe from Jane Smith who is a homeschooling mom with a Bachelor of Science in Education specializing in Comprehensive Social Studies and an interest in gifted children. She also loves to cook and offers up her own unique quick 'n easy jambalaya recipe which marries Polish Kielbasa along with the "Cajun trinity" of celery, onion and garlic. We think that the newlyweds will have a good marriage on your table. It's easy to make and fun to eat!!

Jane's Kielbasa Jambalaya

What you need:

• 1 can peas
• 1 C instant rice
• 1 T soy sauce
• 1/2 t basil
• 1 C water
• 1/4 C grated carrot
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1 t lemon pepper
• 1 lb. Kielbasa, sliced diagonally
• two plum tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 T chicken bouillon
• 1 t onion powder
• juice of one whole lime

What You Do:

1. Sauté Kielbasa and rice until rice begins to toast.
2. Drain water from peas and add to pan.
3. Sprinkle lime juice over meat and rice, sauté 1 minute.
4. Add vegetables and spices, sauté 3 additional minutes.
5. Allow a slight amount of scorching, then add water and reduce heat.
6. Cover pan and simmer until rice is tender and most of the water has been absorbed.
   
   Serves 6.

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Jane Smith is a homeschooling mom with a Bachelor of Science in Education specializing in Comprehensive Social Studies. You can see more about her at her website

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