Vegetarian Jambalaya

Vegetarian Jambalaya

A hearty one-pot Southern-style rice dish with the classic onion, celery, and bell pepper base, Cajun seasoning, tomatoes, and kidney beans.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and parsley as indicated.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in the large pot over medium heat.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large pot

  3. Step 3

    Add the onion, both bell peppers, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Celery, 150.0 gr Green Bell Pepper, 150.0 gr Red Bell Pepper, 250.0 gr Yellow Onion

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Cayenne Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Thyme, 12.0 gr Garlic, 4.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Increase to high heat and bring to a boil.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bay Leaf, 400.0 gr Canned Tomato, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 8.0 gr Salt, 800.0 ml Vegetable Stock

    Cookware: large pot, measuring jug, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Stir in the rice. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is nearly tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

    Timer: 17 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr long-grain white rice

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Fold in the kidney beans, cover again, and cook over low heat until the beans are hot and the rice is tender.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Kidney Bean

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Cover and let the jambalaya rest.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  9. Step 9

    Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, fluff the rice gently, and serve.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat leftovers thoroughly to an internal temperature of 74°C.

Risk factors

  • Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if held warm or at room temperature for too long.
  • Steam and hot liquid can cause burns.

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