Are you looking for a delicious vegan meal that is oil-free? Look no further than this flavorful Vegan Jambalaya! This easy and authentic recipe is loaded with vegetables, rice, and vegan sausage for a hearty and healthy dinner.
With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can have a savory dish on the table in no time! So gather your ingredients: onion, garlic, bell peppers, celery, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (optional), oregano, thyme, sea salt, vegetable broth, long grain brown rice , diced tomatoes, black beans, salad-cut hearts of palm, and vegan sausage links – then get ready to enjoy this comforting one pot meal.
a fun, made-up story about this vegan jambalaya set in New Orleans
In the heart of New Orleans, a small restaurant was tucked away in a quiet street. Inside, the smell of spices filled the air and the sound of laughter and conversation drifted out through windows that opened onto the street. On this particular day, the special was vegan jambalaya.
The jambalaya was made with vegan sausage, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and black beans. It was seasoned perfectly with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and sea salt. Cooked slowly on the stovetop until all of the liquid had been absorbed by the rice.
The jambalaya was served in a big bowl with a generous helping of fresh parsley for garnish. Everyone who tried it was amazed at how flavorful and delicious it was.
Vegan jambalaya has become a favorite in homes all over the world since that first day in the small restaurant in New Orleans.
Whether you are vegan or not, this oil-free vegan jambalaya is sure to become a favorite in your home as well!
ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 large bell peppers green, red & yellow, seeded and chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 cups long grain brown rice
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can salad-cut hearts of palm drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces vegan sausage links or crumbles
instructions
- in a large pot over medium heat add the onion, garlic, bell peppers and celery. cook until softened about 5 minutes. add the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, thyme and sea salt. stir to combine.
- pour in the vegetable broth or water along with the brown rice. bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
- add in the diced tomatoes, black beans, hearts of palm, and vegan sausage links or crumbles. stir to combine then cover again and cook for an additional 10 minutes until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. serve hot!
notes
how did our jambalaya turn out?
our vegan jambalaya turned out incredibly delicious. It was a huge hit at our dinner table!
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