One Pot Vegan Jambalaya
Cajun Sausage and Rice! This one pot vegan jambalaya is such an easy weeknight dinner. Made with bell peppers, onion, cajun seasonings and vegan sausage.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package vegan sausage, sliced into rounds, preferably Cajun flavor
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the sausage and cook until just lightly browned, about 4 minutes, or according to package directions. Remove and set aside.
- Add the peppers, onions and garlic along with the salt and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 more minutes.
- Add the seasoning and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute, then add the tomato paste and rice. Cook, toasting the tomato paste and rice, then add in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then add in the scallions and cooked sausage, and taste, adjusting salt as needed. Sometimes I add in a splash of fresh lemon or lime juice just before serving.
Notes
If you don't have cajun seasoning, then I recommend 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon cayenne and pinch dried thyme.
I find that the amount of broth is perfect for Jasmine rice, but you may need to add a little more depending on the kind of rice you use. I haven't tested this with brown rice, but you will need to extend the cooking time and likely add in another 1/2 cup to 1 cup broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 20gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 1262mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3356IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 4mg