Description
This One Pot Vegetarian Jambalaya is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish bursting with flavors and colors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, unwashed
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and red bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and tomato paste; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add rice and black beans, stirring to coat with seasoning.
- Pour in vegetable stock, season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, let steep for 5 minutes with lid on.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Use vegetable stock for richer flavor.
Chickpeas can be used instead of black beans for variety.
Ensure to follow the liquid-to-rice ratio to avoid soggy rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg