Shortcut Sausage Jambalaya

Secret ingredient alert: A pinch of coffee crystals gives my jambalaya its roasty, toasty flavor. This quick and easy dinner is one of my husband’s top picks. —Betty Henagin, Medford, Oregon Recipe Type: Dinner Total Time: PT20M

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Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 363

Ingredients:
1 (8.8-ounce) carton ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14-ounce) package smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup salsa
Dash instant coffee granules


Directions:
Heat rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and green pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in kielbasa, salt, garlic powder, pepper and, if desired, cayenne; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until kielbasa is browned.

Add tomatoes, salsa and coffee granules; heat through. Stir in rice.

Source: tasteofhome.com