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Creole Style Vegetarian Jambalaya Recipe

Spice up your life with this vibrant Creole-style Vegetarian Jambalaya! This recipe is bursting with flavor, featuring eggplant as a star ingredient. A tomato-based masterpiece, it's incredibly versatile – feel free to improvise and add your favorite veggies. Want country-style? Simply omit the tomatoes and tomato paste! Serve this hearty jambalaya alongside a crisp salad and an ice-cold beer for a truly unforgettable meal. Easy to follow instructions make this perfect for both beginner and experienced cooks.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 362.6 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.6 (30 Reviews)
Creole Style Vegetarian Jambalaya

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creole Style Vegetarian Jambalaya

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How to Make Creole Style Vegetarian Jambalaya

  1. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the eggplant and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the rice and okra. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Stir in the green onions and parsley just before serving.
  8. Serve hot with a fresh salad and your favorite ice-cold beverage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

7g

Carbs

20g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Lunch Main Dish Rice Vegetables American Cajun Southern United States Southwestern United States Easy Beginner Cook Potluck Dinner Party Vegan Vegetarian Stews Stove Top Creole Dietary Spicy One Dish Meal Comfort Food Inexpensive Pasta Rice And Grains Taste Mood To Go Equipment 4 Hours Or Less