Rice Cooker Coconut Rice (or regular cooked rice)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
4 medium tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), cut into wedges*
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1 Tablespoon flour
3/4 lb cooked, diced ham or smoked sausage
Prepare rice. In large skillet over low heat, saute onion and pepper in oil until onion is translucent (about 10-15 minutes). Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk flour into water, gradually stir into mixture until thickened. Stir in ham or sausage. Serve over rice.
*If you don't have garden tomatoes, 2 14 oz cans of Italian Stewed Tomatoes, pulsed a few times in the food processor, make a DELICIOUS jambalaya! But you could use any canned tomatoes.
