Microwave jambalaya

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1. Tip the tomatoes into a large microwavable bowl. Fill the empty can with rice and tip it into the bowl, then fill the can with water and pour it in. Stir in the pepper, chorizo, sweetcorn, Cajun seasoning and some salt and pepper to season.
2. Cover the bowl with cling film and pierce a couple of holes in it with a knife. Microwave the rice for 10 minutes at 750W. Tear off the cling film and give everything a really good stir, then return the uncovered bowl to the microwave for another 12-15 minutes until the rice is done.
3. Take the bowl out of the microwave, cover it with a plate and leave to stand for 5 minutes before stirring in the parsley, if you are using it. Serve the jambalaya straight from the bowl, with the soured cream to spoon over it.

Per serving

537 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 87g, fat 16 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 2g, salt 0.94 g

'As this is all cooked in the microwave, I was surprised how well it worked. It was satisfying and filling, with just the right amount of heat.'

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• Stephs

  06 January 2008

  Stephs rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Quick, easy, tasty and all the family love it. I am normally very wary of microwave recipes.

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• hayley

  16 January 2008

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  so quick and easy,no weighing or measuring!has become a regular meal.

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• kate

  06 April 2008

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  A very easy meal that the whole family enjoyed. We will be having it again.

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• Orla

  04 May 2008

  Orla commented on this recipe

  So easy. A firm favourite among the males in the family who are very fussy.

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• Geraldine

  21 May 2008

  Geraldine commented on this recipe

  This is a lovely recipe that works just as well in a large frying pan. I'm a school cook and I think the children at school would love it!

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• gemconyard

  06 July 2008

  gemconyard rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Love this one, really easy to prepare and cooks itself. Have never cooked a whole meal like this in the microwave but was really impressed.

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• shimasue

  11 September 2008

  shimasue commented on this recipe

  Fantastic taste, however didn't use the meat added some extra peppers and it was delicious and the Artichoke and Lemon Salad was a perfect compliment to this dish.

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• Podpaws

  16 September 2008

  Podpaws rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Fabulous! Replaced one chorizo with a skinned chicken breast. My husband loved it and he's not keen on rice dishes.

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• 808kate

  23 September 2008

  808kate commented on this recipe

  delicious! i fried the chorizo first though so it was nice and crispy

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• Shalashaska

  08 December 2008

  Shalashaska rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very quick and easy, I was surprised it's so satisfying too. Great on a cold night.

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• nina

  02 January 2009

  nina rated and commented on this recipe

  

  this dish is a regular in our house, really easy to make, and tastes great too.

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• sharon bonnell

  16 January 2009

  sharon bonnell commented on this recipe

  very very tastey and so easy to do. Have cooked it twice now, second time with cajiun pre flavoured roasted chicken, mushrooms, peas and ramiro pepper. Have already passed the recipe on.

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• jane

  13 March 2009

  jane commented on this recipe

  delicious! my friend 808 suggested i add some chilli flakes too to give some extra soice and was really yummy mmmmmmm

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• sandraleeben

  01 April 2009

  sandraleeben commented on this recipe

  Firm favorite. I like to add a generous sprinkle of paprika and only heat the peppers for 10 minutes cause otherwise the become lifeless. And I don't heat the corn at all, simply stir it in at the end. The sausage I heat through separately to make it crisp and then stir it in with corn. Absolutely lovely:)

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• nina

  06 May 2009

  nina commented on this recipe

  A family fav, hubby would eat this most nights if i let him.

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• Tina83

  06 August 2009

  Tina83 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Have made this recipe again and again! Lovely quick and easy meal! :-)

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Ingredients

• 400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic
• 1 canful of easy-cook rice
• 1 red pepper , seeded and chopped
• 2 chorizo or other spicy sausages, about 200g/8oz, skinned and chunkily chopped
• 2 handfuls of frozen sweetcorn kernels or a 198g can, drained
• a large sprinkling of Cajun seasoning

To serve

• a small handful of parsley , chopped (optional)
• 142ml tub soured cream

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Serves 4

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Prep 35 45 mins

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Ingredients

• 400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic
• 1 canful of easy-cook rice
• 1 red pepper , seeded and chopped
• 2 chorizo or other spicy sausages, about 200g/8oz, skinned and chunkily chopped
• 2 handfuls of frozen sweetcorn kernels or a 198g can, drained
• a large sprinkling of Cajun seasoning

To serve

• a small handful of parsley , chopped (optional)
• 142ml tub soured cream

Per serving

537 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 87g, fat 16 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 2g, salt 0.94 g

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