Vegetarian Jambalaya

Submitted by An_Net

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

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 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]

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

 

[Sarah]

Absolutely delish! Fed this to people who don't eat vegetarian all that often and it went down a treat. Made this as written and had no problems what so ever. I would up the heat a little next time, but that's just personal preference. Thanks for posting such a great recipe.

 

[Sharon123]

A yummy dish! I made this morning for dinner tonight but it was so good I had it for breakfast! Thanks darang! Made for Australia-Make My Recipe game.