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Spicy Vegetarian Jambalaya

published by lanne on Jul 22, 2008

Traditional Jambalaya may be made with chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, crayfish, sausage, oysters duck or any combination. Even without meat this dish is a crowd pleaser. Try doubling the recipe and keeping it warm in a crock pot for guests at a get together.

Ingredients

 

  • 1/4 cup Vegetable or Olive Oil ( you can also add a little butter for extra flavor)
  • 2 ½ cups long grain Rice
  • 2 large Onions chopped
  • 1 cup chopped Red Pepper
  • 1 cup chopped Green Pepper
  • 1 cup Yellow Zucchini
  • 1 cup Green Zucchini
  • 3 ribs chopped Celery
  • 1 28 oz can Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup sliced okra (optional)
  • 4 cloves chopped Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Cajun spice
  • 4 cups water or Vegetable Stock
  • 1 cup chopped Chives or Scallions
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method

 

  1. In a large pot heat oil and saute garlic and all fresh vegetables (except okra if you are using it) until they are tender
  2. Add tomatoes (with their juice) water or stock and spices and bring to a boil
  3. If using Okra add it now
  4. Reduce heat to med-low and add rice
  5. Stir well , cover and let cook 30 – 40 minutes without stirring
  6. When rice is tender stir in chopped chives or scallions and serve

*Tip

As with any rice dish, always check rice before serving to make sure it is tender. If the liquid has been absorbed and the rice still isn`t fully cooked, just add a little liquid and heat a few minutes more.

8 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by valli
    July 22nd, 2008 at 9:46 am #

    Today I learned a new delicious recipe.

  2. # 2 by lanne
    July 22nd, 2008 at 10:50 am #

    Thanks Valli.

  3. # 3 by Sun Meilan
    July 22nd, 2008 at 4:14 pm #

    I love Jambalaya of any form, although my recipe is slightly different from yours. I’ll give yours a try next time!

  4. # 4 by Ruby Hawk
    July 22nd, 2008 at 4:50 pm #

    Yummy, that looks good.

  5. # 5 by Darlene McFarlane
    July 31st, 2008 at 9:56 am #

    This one sounds good.

  6. # 6 by Sonja Sherpa
    August 18th, 2008 at 10:26 pm #

    I loved the recipe, it was a great treat to surprise my family
    i would recommend everyone try it, yuuuummmmmm

  7. # 7 by lanne
    August 18th, 2008 at 10:32 pm #

    Thanks so much Sonja. Glad you enjoyed it.

  8. # 8 by Jim
    December 10th, 2008 at 4:02 pm #

    I made this for a group of friends on a cold night in December. :) Everyone loved it!

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