Best 5 Creole Style Vegetarian Jambalaya Recipes

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Creole style vegetarian jambalaya is a delicious and hearty dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or a meat-eater looking for a healthier alternative, this recipe is sure to satisfy. Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish that traditionally includes meat, but this vegetarian version uses a variety of vegetables and spices to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. You can use any type of vegetables you like, so feel free to get creative and experiment with different flavors. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. So whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a healthier meal option, this creole style vegetarian jambalaya is sure to become a favorite.

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CREOLE-STYLE VEGETARIAN JAMBALAYA



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This is a pretty good recipe and using eggplant in this dish is a good idea. This dish has lots of room for you to improvise and create your own jambalaya. This recipe is Creole-style, with a tomato base, but you may omit the tomato paste and tomatoes if you want country-style jambalaya. Serve with a salad and ice cold beer.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Stew

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups yellow onions, small dice
1 cup red onion, small dice
1 cup bell pepper, small dice
1 cup celery, small dice
2 cups eggplants, small, diced
1 cup yellow squash, diced
1 cup zucchini, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons creole seasoning, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 bay leaves
4 cups long grain rice
1 cup tomato paste
8 cups vegetable stock
1 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, shallots, celery, bell peppers and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggplant, squash, and zucchini, and saute until they're tender, about other 5 minutes or so.
  • Add the tomatoes.
  • Season with salt, Creole seasoning, and additional cayenne, if desired.
  • Add the bay leaves.
  • Add the rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Heat the tomato paste in a non-stick pan and stir, making sure it doesn't stick or burn, until the sugars in the paste begin to caramelize, and the paste begins to turn a deep mahogany color.
  • Deglaze with some of the vegetable stock, stir and combine thoroughly.
  • Add the tomato paste to the rest of the vegetable stock and stir until well-blended.
  • Add the vegetable stock/tomato mixture to vegetables, stir and cover.
  • Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Do not stir the jambalaya while it's cooking.
  • Remove from heat and let stand for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the green onions and mix thoroughly.
  • Garnish with some fresh long chives, and serve with a salad and good beer.

VEGETARIAN JAMBALAYA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 stalks celery, cut into chunks, plus 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
3 carrots, cut into chunks
1 red onion, halved and cut into wedges
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups converted white rice
1 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 1/2 cups frozen black-eyed peas
8 ounces okra, trimmed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the celery chunks, carrots and red onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper, thyme, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the paprika is toasted, about 1 minute.
  • Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat. Add the tomatoes, black-eyed peas and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Scatter the okra over the rice. Continue to cook, covered, until the okra is tender and the rice is cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 3 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with the celery leaves. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 15 grams

CREOLE JAMBALAYA



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Jambalaya is a traditional Louisiana dish, coming from our Spanish and French culture. Rice is the main ingredient, with different meats or seafood mixed in. I particularly like this variation with shrimp and ham. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh or frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the next 9 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. , Add shrimp and parsley; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 7-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

VEGETARIAN JAMBALAYA



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"This make-ahead main or side dish has all the flavor and boldness of traditional jambalaya," affirms LynnMarie Frucci of LaCenter, Washington. "If there's any left over, roll it up in a flour tortilla and add your favorite topping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery, green pepper, mushrooms in oil until tender; add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, water, rice, soy sauce, parsley, salt, paprika, cayenne, chili powder and pepper., Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETARIAN JAMBALAYA



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True jambalaya uses sausages, shrimp and chicken. This rich vegetarian recipe version uses beans to provide meaty texture and flavor - with no meat.

Provided by An_Net

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
400 g diced tomatoes, undrained
250 g tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
440 g butter beans, rinsed and drained
440 g red beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne and fennel seed.
  • Bring to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add beans and cover. Simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until well heated, stirring frequently.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the jambalaya will be. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and a good quality vegetable broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming mushy.
  • Cook the rice separately: Cooking the rice separately from the other ingredients will help to prevent it from becoming mushy. You can cook the rice in a rice cooker, on the stovetop, or in the oven.
  • Add the rice to the jambalaya at the end: Once the vegetables and sauce are cooked, add the rice to the pan. Stir gently to combine and heat through.
  • Serve immediately: Jambalaya is best served immediately, while it's still hot and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Creole-style vegetarian jambalaya is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its bold flavors and vibrant colors, this jambalaya is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish, give this Creole-style vegetarian jambalaya a try.

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