How To Make Spicy Vegan Jambalaya
DESCRIPTION
An easy vegan jambalaya for busy weeknights or Meatless Mondays!
INGREDIENTS
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 large stalks celery, diced
- 1 heaping Tablespoon diced jalapeño (use more or less depending on how spicy you like things – 1 Tbsp. gives it a nice kick)
- 4 cups diced fresh tomatoes (you could also use whole cherry tomatoes or one large can of crushed tomatoes)
- 2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 4.5 cups vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons vegan worcestershire sauce (you can find some good vegan varieties online or, if you don’t have any of the vegan stuff handy, just leave it out!)
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Sriracha)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish
- Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
- Add onion, garlic, celery, and jalapeño to oil and sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook an additional minute or two to soften them up.
- Add rice, vegetable stock, worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, paprika, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to pan and stir to combine. Cover and bring mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 20-40 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and cooked through.
- Stir in fresh cilantro and serve immediately. Garnish with extra cilantro.
This jambalaya has a nice kick to it – use more or less jalapeño and paprika depending on how spicy you like things. Add cooked shrimp or andouille to make this a heartier meat dish.
If you don’t have vegan Worcestershire sauce handy, leave it out, or – if you aren’t a vegan/vegetarian – just use regular Worcestershire. I like this vegan variety from Annie’s.
Serve with my easy vegan biscuits or easy Crusty French bread!
Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 497
% DAILY VALUE
21% Total Fat 13.4g 0% Cholesterol 0g 8% Sodium 198.8mg 29% Total Carbohydrate 86.3g Sugars 7g 20% Protein 9.8g 14% Vitamin A 122.4µg 54% Vitamin C 32.2mg
Source lifeasastrawberry.com
