Mealtime Magic: Cajun Stew

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Taste of Home: The Busy Family Cookbook and Kids Treats are filled with delicious recipes that are sure to please everyone’s taste buds and make it easy for you to put dinner on the table faster on busy weeknights. One recipe is included below.

Recipe for Spicy Cajun Stew

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

1    package (16 ounces) smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2    cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1    can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1    package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2  to 3/4 cup uncooked instant rice

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until lightly browned; drain. Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in spinach. Return to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a fork. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 356 calories, 25 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 1,604 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 15 g protein.