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Loaded with tomatoes, celery, onion, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, sweet peppers, and jalapeños, this hearty Cajun jambalaya makes for an ideal one-pot meal that’s sure to satisfy. While traditional Cajun jambalayas often feature a mix of meats, this innovative variation substitutes vegan sausages to infuse the dish with hearty, savory flavors. Consider substituting these with vegetables or omitting them altogether to create a gluten-free recipe.
Easy Cajun Jambalaya [Vegan]
Ingredients needed for a delicious vegan Cajun jambalaya recipe include?
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 onion diced
* 3 cloves garlic minced
* 1 red bell pepper diced
* 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
* 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 5 mini red/yellow/orange peppers, diced
- Two jalapeño peppers, diced to your desired level of heat – use more or fewer depending on your individual tolerance.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Four artisanal vegan sausages, expertly portioned into bite-sized morsels.
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups short-grained rice
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
- Salt/pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Discovering Deliciousness in Vegan Cajun Jambalaya: A Step-by-Step Guide
- In a spacious saucepan, warm canola oil over medium heat before sautéing a medley of aromatics – including tender celery, sweet onions, crunchy bell peppers, spicy jalapeños, and pungent garlic – until the mixture is soft and fragrant, taking about 5 minutes to achieve this delightful harmony.
- With the ingredients now tender, introduce vegan sausage bits, hot sauce, crushed tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme into the pan; stir vigorously with a sturdy wooden spoon to ensure harmonious mingling of flavors.
- As soon as the tomatoes begin to simmer, introduce a medley of flavors by adding cooked brown rice, rich vegetable stock, a hint of coconut sugar, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper to the pan. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally.
- Allow the pan to be covered with its accompanying lid, and then permit the mixture of rice to gently cook for a period of forty minutes, maintained at an extremely low heat setting.
- After a 40-minute cooking period, discontinue heat application, lift the lid from the pan, and thoroughly combine all the components by stirring carefully.
- Mix in chopped parsley.
- Adjust seasonings to suit your personal taste preferences.
Notes
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Facts: Total Calories – 3133; Total Carbohydrates – 448g; Total Fat – 72g; Total Protein – 158g; Total Sodium – 7521mg; Total Sugars – 42g
Per serving: approximately 783 calories, comprising 112g of carbohydrates, 18g of fat, and 40g of protein. Additionally, this serving contains 1880mg of sodium and 11g of sugar.
