Vegan Jambalaya
Packed with lots of veggies and smoky flavor, this Vegan Jambalaya is hearty and comforting!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 406kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth divided (or 4 cups water and 2 cups broth)
- 4 ounces Improved Nature Nature's PRIME Chunks
- 3 tablespoons oil divided
- 2 vegan sausages sliced into bite size rounds
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded
- 1 red bell pepper seeded
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups Jasmine rice or other long grain white rice
- 2 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of vegetable broth (or water) to a boil and pour in the Improved Nature Nature's PRIME chunks. Cook on a low boil for 20 minutes until the chunks are rehydrated and tender. Place a strainer in a large bowl and drain the chunks, reserving the broth (you should have about ¾ cup)! Using the back of a spoon or spatula, press down on the chunks to release as much liquid as possible. Set aside to continue draining.
- While the Nature's PRIME chunks are draining, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet. Add the vegan sausage slices and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, turning them over half way, until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat another 1 tablespoon of oil and add the drained Nature's PRIME chunks, poultry seasoning, nutritional yeast, and coconut aminos. Stir well to combine. Sauté over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the vegan sausages and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and sauté the onion over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add the bell peppers, celery, garlic, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, celery salt, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Stir well to combine.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, reserved broth (you should have about ¾ cup - see note*), 2 more cups of broth, and the rice. Stir well to ensure all of the rice is covered in liquid. Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally so the rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the vegan sausage and Nature's PRIME chunks back into the skillet with the rest of the ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Garnish with green onions and chopped parsley.
- Serve with a few dashes of hot sauce over individual servings, if desired.
Notes
*You should have about ¾ cup of broth reserved after draining the Nature's PRIME chunks. If you have less, add broth or water to make up the difference.
~ Rehydrate the Improved Nature Nature's PRIME Chunks in vegetable broth instead of water for added flavor.
~ Press as much liquid out of the chunks as possible, but reserve the broth to add back into the dish.
~ To save prep time, chop the vegetables while the Nature's PRIME chunks are boiling.
~ Using a bit of oil to sauté the dried herbs and spices will bring out the most flavor. However, if you follow an oil-free diet, you can sauté in water or broth instead. You can also dry sauté the vegan sausages and Nature's PRIME chunks in a non-stick skillet.
~ Add 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, along with the bell peppers, if you like your food spicy.
~ Use long grain white Jasmine rice, which cooks in just 15 to 20 minutes.
~ Stir occasionally while the dish is simmering so the rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
~ Serve with green onions, chopped fresh parsley, and several dashes of hot sauce, if you like.
~ To keep this recipe gluten free, choose vegan sausages that are gluten free.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g