Spicy Low-Fat Jambalaya
["2 slices turkey ham or ham, cut into cubes (approximately 4 oz.)", "1/2 c. onion, chopped", "1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped", "2 cloves garlic, chopped", "2 bay leaves", "2 tsp. thyme", "1 tsp. parsley flakes", "2 fresh cayenne peppers, chopped, or 1/4 tsp. pepper flakes (optional, but recommended)", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth", "1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce", "1/2 can water", "1 c. rice", "1/2 tsp. oil"]
["In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium; saute onion and bell pepper for 1 minute.", "Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, ham, garlic, parsley, thyme and cayenne.", "Stir.", "Bring to a boil.", "Add rice.", "Stir.", "Add bay leaves on top.", "Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.", "Uncover; let sit 5 minutes.", "Fluff with a fork and serve.", "Makes 2 large servings (352 calories and 4 1/2 grams fat per serving)."]
["turkey ham", "onion", "bell pepper", "garlic", "bay leaves", "thyme", "parsley flakes", "cayenne peppers", "black pepper", "chicken broth", "tomato sauce", "water", "rice", "oil"]