Shrimp Creole - KNEP - Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry brown rice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon no-salt-added creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound uncooked peeled and deveined large shrimp, tails removed
• Hot sauce for serving (optional)