Vegan Jambalaya

Bring the flavors of New Orleans home with this Vegan Jambalaya that celebrates brown rice, creole seasonings, and steamed veggies.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 347kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons medium onion chopped
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ cup chopped celery
6 cloves garlic chopped
½ cup chopped bell pepper green, red, or yellow
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked (brown or white)
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (see notes for cajun seasoning)
15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tamari , or soy sauce
2 cups vegetable stock
15 oz can kidney beans
6 oz vegan sausage (Beyond Sausage is an excellent option)

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Warm up the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and onion and cook until translucent. Add the brown sugar and raise the heat a bit and cook until the onions take on a caramelized look, browned on the edges.
Add the chopped garlic, peppers, and celery and stir. Cook for one minute.
Add the rice, seasonings, tomato paste, tamari (or soy sauce), vegetable stock, and beans. Stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, until the rice is tender. Turn off heat and let the pot sit on the burner for another 10 minutes. Adjust cooking time when using brown or white rice (brown rice may take closer to 40 minutes while white rice may be done in 25).
Place a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausage according to the package directions. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then slice.
Add the cooked sausage to the jambalaya.
Serve warm with chopped parsley and vegan parmesan. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Crockpot Instructions

To make this recipe in a crockpot, cook the onion in the skillet as directed. Then add the remaining ingredients (except the sausage) in a crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours. Before serving add the vegan sausage and cook for another 15 minutes to heat it through.

For Cajun Seasoning:

Here's how to make cajun seasoning:

2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (reduce or eliminate for less spicy flavor)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

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