Best 8 Veg Jambalaya Recipes

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Veg jambalaya is a delightful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Louisiana cuisine with the goodness of fresh vegetables. This flavorful rice dish is a perfect blend of textures and tastes, featuring a medley of colorful veggies, aromatic herbs, and savory spices. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a lighter version of the classic jambalaya, this delectable dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGETABLE JAMBALAYA



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Here's classic Creole cooking, vegetarian style. Ooo-eee!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 can (14 ounces) vegetable broth
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in rice. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is light golden brown. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 89 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg

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.

VEG JAMBALAYA



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This flavorful entree uses convenient canned beans in place of the meat-and never lets you leave hungry. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the green pepper, onion and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in beans; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 796mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g 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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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

VEGGIE JAMBALAYA



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Looking for a classic dinner? Then check out this veggie jambalaya made with rice, veggies and Progresso™ red kidney beans - ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 large)
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers (about 2 small)
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 dried bay leaf
2 cups uncooked instant rice
3 cans (8 oz each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ red kidney beans, undrained
1 bag (16 oz) frozen sliced okra, thawed

Steps:

  • In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, stir together water, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, Italian seasoning, chili powder, red pepper sauce, salt, garlic and bay leaf. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes or until okra is tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg

VEGAN JAMBALAYA



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Enjoy a delicious plant-based dinner with this vegan rice and bean one-pot. It's packed with all five of your 5-a-day, as well as iron, vitamin C and fibre

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion (180g), finely chopped
4 celery sticks , finely chopped
1 yellow pepper , chopped
2 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chilli flakes
½ tsp dried oregano
115g brown basmati rice
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 garlic cloves , finely grated
400g butter beans , drained and rinsed
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
large handful of parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan set over a high heat and fry the onion, celery and pepper, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins until starting to soften and colour.
  • Stir in the spices and rice, then tip in the tomatoes and a can of water. Stir in the garlic, beans and bouillon. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 25 mins until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Keep an eye on the pan towards the end of the cooking time to make sure it doesn't boil dry - if it starts to catch, add a little more water. Stir in the parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 17 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.31 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA (VEGAN)



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A good meal to freeze and throw in the slow cooker on a busy day. I prefer the rice cooked separately. You can substitute Creole seasoning for the Cajun seasoning and bok choy for the celery, if desired.

Provided by Maggie Huffman

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
8 ounces seitan, cut into cubes
8 ounces smoked vegan sausage, cut into 2-inch slices
½ large onion, chopped
½ large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon miso paste
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Drizzle the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker crock with olive oil. Stir tomatoes with juice, seitan, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, vegetable broth, garlic, miso paste, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and oregano into crock.
  • Cook on Low for 4 hours. Add rice to the crock and cook on High until rice is cooked through, about 30 minutes more. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 965.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Cook the Vegetables First: The vegetables in jambalaya should be cooked before the rice, as they take longer to soften. This will help to ensure that they are fully cooked and flavorful.
  • Use a Good Quality Stock: The stock you use in jambalaya will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Use a flavorful stock, such as chicken or vegetable stock, for the best results.
  • Don't Overcook the Rice: Jambalaya rice should be cooked through but still have a little bit of a bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and ruin the texture of the dish.
  • Season to Taste: Jambalaya is a versatile dish that can be seasoned to your liking. Add more or less salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper depending on your personal preferences.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is relatively easy to make, and there are many different variations to choose from. Whether you are looking for a classic jambalaya recipe or something a little more unique, you are sure to find a recipe that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new dish to try, give jambalaya a try. You won't be disappointed!

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