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
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Step 1
Prepare the onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and parsley as indicated.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in the large pot over medium heat.
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Step 3
Add the onion, both bell peppers, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
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Step 4
Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook until fragrant.
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Step 5
Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Increase to high heat and bring to a boil.
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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.
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Step 7
Fold in the kidney beans, cover again, and cook over low heat until the beans are hot and the rice is tender.
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Step 8
Remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Cover and let the jambalaya rest.
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Step 9
Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, fluff the rice gently, and serve.
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.