Louisiana Creole Vegetable Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a popular dish in Louisiana, combining French, Spanish, and African culinary influences.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Louisiana Creole Vegetable Jambalaya

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Creole, Louisiana Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 2 stalk Celery
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Tomato
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 leaf Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 cup Long Grain Rice
• 1 cup Okra
• 1 cup Kidney Beans
• 3 stalk Green Onions
• 2 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in rice, okra, and kidney beans.
6. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
8. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.