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Vegetarian Jambalaya
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 8
True jambalaya uses sausages, shrimp and chicken. This rich vegetarian recipe version uses beans to provide meaty texture and flavor - with no meat.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne and fennel seed.
3. Bring to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, stirring frequently.
4. Add beans and cover. Simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until well heated, stirring frequently.
By RecipeOfHealth.com