SEITANIC RED AND WHITE BEAN JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375.
• Preheat a large oven-to-table Dutch Oven or heavy pot over medium-heat. Saute the seitan in 2 T oil for 4-6 min, until lightly browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
• Add the remaining olive oil to the pot, then stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Saute for 12-14 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft and a tad mushy. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for another 4 minutes.
• Stir in the cooking sherry to deglaze the vegetables, cook for 30 seconds, then add the rice. Stir the rice for about 4 minutes, then stir in the diced tomatoes, seitan, beans, bay leaf, all of the herbs, and the salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, pour in the vegetable broth, and return to a simmer. Taste the broth and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
• If using a Dutch Oven, cover and place in oven for 30-35 minutes, until the rice is tender. If using a pot, transfer to a deep casserole dish, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 30-35 minutes. If using brown rice, increase the baking time to 40-45 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, stir the jambalaya, then cover and allow to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.