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Vegan Jambalaya Recipe

Spice up your life with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Jambalaya! This recipe, inspired by a fantastic new vegan cookbook, will change your perception of plant-based cuisine. A hearty and satisfying dish bursting with Cajun spices, tender tempeh, and juicy vegetables. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 1445 mins
Calories 721.8 kcal
Protein 93g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Vegan Jambalaya

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How to Make Vegan Jambalaya

  1. Cube 1 block (8 oz) tempeh and marinate in 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce overnight.
  2. Brown the marinated tempeh and 1 package (8 oz) tempeh sausage in a large pan with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.
  3. Remove the tempeh and sausage from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add 1 (14 oz) can of artichoke hearts, drained, to the pan.
  5. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat.
  6. Add 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced).
  7. Sauté until the onion is translucent and softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Add 1 cup long-grain rice and stir over high heat until the rice is translucent, about 1 minute.
  9. Add 2 cups vegetable broth and the juice from 1 (10 oz) can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  10. Stir well, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  11. Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the cooked tempeh and sausage mixture.
  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

30g

Carbs

22g

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