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hearty vegetarian jambalaya recipe

Hearty Vegetarian Jambalaya Recipe for Soul-Warming Comfort

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 - 6
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • For Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • For the Jambalaya
  • 1 cup whole canned tomatoes liquid reserved
  • 12 ounces seitan drained
  • 2 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 stalk celery chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine all seasoning mix ingredients and set aside.
  3. Drain the canned tomatoes, reserving the liquid. Coarsely chop the tomatoes.
  4. Pulse the seitan in a food processor about 12 times until shredded.
  5. In a Dutch oven, combine the reserved tomato liquid and vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, add the brown rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add the chopped onion and cook until slightly softened.
  9. Add the garlic, red bell pepper, celery, and seasoning mix.
  10. Stir well, then add the chopped tomatoes and shredded seitan.
  11. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring to combine.
  12. Transfer the vegetable mixture into the Dutch oven with the rice.
  13. Stir well, cover, and place in the oven.
  14. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  15. Remove from the oven and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  16. Stir gently and serve garnished with fresh parsley.