Jambalaya Mix in a Bag

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sweet pepper flakes (I dehydrate my own)
• 1/2 cup dried minced onions
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup beef bouillon granules
• 1 TBSP garlic powder
• 1 TBSP black pepper
• 2 TBSP paprika
• 1 TBSP dried oregano
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
• dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 4 cups uncooked rice, divided
• 4 bay leaves, divided

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine pepper flakes, onions, parsley, bouillon, garlic, pepper, paprika, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, red pepper, and cumin. Place 1/3 cup spice mixture, 1 cup rice, and 1 bay leaf into a sandwich size ziplock bag.
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Recipe: JAMBALAYA
1 package Jambalaya mix
3 cups water]16 oz. smoked sausage, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
In a Dutch oven, bring water, sausage, tomatoes, and jambalaya
mix to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat
to low, cover and simmer 23-28 minutes (stirring occasionally) or
until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove
bay leaf to serve.