Easy Mandarin Jambalaya

Recipe by Chef Ally Phillips

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp oil, coconut or olive oil

1 onion, thin slices, quarter moon shape, or dice

13 oz. package turkey kielbasa, andouille, smoked, your choice

1 tbsp no salt spice mixture

1 can (14.5 oz.) Dole® Sunshine Mandarin Oranges, drain off one-half cup juice, set aside

1 cup (uncooked) brown rice, follow package directions for cooking using microwave or stove top

1 (10 oz.) bag frozen mixed vegetables

DIRECTIONS

Prepare the rice per package directions.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, put the oil and add the onions. Sauté for about 3 minutes. Push the onions to one side of the skillet.

Add the kielbasa pieces and brown for a few minutes on both sides. Mix onions and kielbasa and add the spice mixture and reserved mandarin juice to deglaze the skillet.

Turn heat to medium, add remaining mandarin oranges/juice. Blend. Cover and cook 15 minutes.

Add the rice and veggies, blend, turn heat to low and let the mixture cook another about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.

Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Serves: 6