Description
This Red Bean Jambalaya recipe is a flavorful and comforting Cajun dish that combines rice, red beans, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a vegetarian main course, this easy-to-make jambalaya is hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Rice: Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the rice and stir to coat with the vegetables and oil.
- Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Mix in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juice, broth, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked andouille sausage or shredded chicken for a heartier version.
- Use brown rice for extra fiber, but adjust cook time accordingly.
- This dish reheats well and is even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
