Vegetarian Jambalaya

An_Net's Note:

True jambalaya uses sausages, shrimp and chicken. This rich vegetarian recipe version uses beans to provide meaty texture and flavor - with no meat.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups water
• 400 g diced tomatoes, undrained
• 250 g tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 440 g butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 440 g red beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne and fennel seed.
3. Bring to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, stirring frequently.
4. Add beans and cover. Simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until well heated, stirring frequently.

Reviews

[Stardustannie]

Ah, loved it! Great as a vegetarian main or served as a side with chicken breast or steak. I upped the seasonings slightly but otherwise made as directed. Made a great mid week meal, thanks for sharing.

[KissKiss]

Nothing pleases me more than finding a recipe that my whole family likes (it's no small task!). I cut back on the red pepper flakes for my little one and upped the fennel but otherwise made the recipe as stated. It was wonderful! Thanks for a keeper!

[I Cook Therefore I Am]

Very tasty dish, lots of flavor, super hearty, easy to make, and best of all very healthy!! Thanks for sharing!