Vegetarian Jambalaya

Vegetarian Jambalaya

from cozypeachkitchen.com
Main Course
60 min
402 kcal / serving

Cajun seasoning combines with a handful of umami ingredients, rice, beans, and meatless sausage in this one-pot vegetarian take on jambalaya.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsbutter (see note 1)
  • 1 ½ cupsdiced yellow onion (about one large onion)
  • 1 cupdiced celery (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 mediumgreen bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 tablespoonstomato paste
  • 4 clovesgarlic (minced (add more if desired))
  • 1 tablespoonfresh chopped thyme
  • 1 ½ tablespoonssalt-free cajun seasoning (see note 2)
  • 1 teaspoonumami powder (see note 3)
  • ½ teaspoontable salt
  • ¼ teaspooncayenne pepper (omit if you don't want heat)
  • 1 ½ cupslong-grain white rice
  • 3 cupsvegetable broth (i love better than bouillon)
  • 15 ouncecan red beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce (see note 4)
  • 2each italian-style plant-based sausages (1/2 inch slices; see note 5)
  • ¼ cupchopped parsley (for serving)
  • 1 mediumlemon (sliced into wedges, for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place a 4-quart Dutch oven or stock pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Once hot, add butter. Add the diced yellow onion, celery, and bell pepper to the melted butter.

  2. 2

    Saute for 10 to 12 minutes, until softened and golden. Add in the minced garlic, tomato paste, and fresh chopped thyme. Saute another 5 minutes, stirring frequently to encourage even cooking and prevent burning.

  3. 3

    Add in the seasonings: Cajun seasoning, umami seasoning, salt and cayenne pepper. Toast for 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in the rinsed white rice, vegetable broth, red beans, and Worcestershire sauce.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil over higher heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer over low. Cover and let simmer until rice is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    While the rice is cooking, heat a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage slices and heat until browned, flipping as needed. Set aside when done.

  6. 6

    When the rice is cooked, remove the lid and stir in the sauteed plant-based sausage.

  7. 7

    Serve topped with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!