Thanks for joining us for Meatless Monday today. Now that the temps have finally dropped, I am craving all the warm, cozy fall foods. With the holiday season approaching, I am also looking for quick and healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy. This 5 Ingredient, One Pan Vegan Jambalaya hits the mark.
5 Ingredient, One Pan Vegan Jambalaya
There is a reason that rice is the foundation of so many cultures. It’s easy, it’s inexpensive and it’s so versatile to cook with. Carolina® Rice can be used in everything from burritos, to stir fry dishes, to risotto and power bowls. Rice can be a simple side or spiced up as a centerpiece. Speaking of spiced up, I am excited to share my 5 Ingredient, One Pan Vegan Jambalaya with you today.
I love to create a simple rice dishes because they can easily be customized to your family’s tastes. Add more veggies or less veggies. Do you like spicier dishes? I sure do, so I add a little bit more of the Cajun spice mix to mine. I’ve served mine with a vegan sausage but it’s easy to add in any other protein. These 5 ingredients are all that you need: Carolina Jasmine Rice, canned diced tomatoes, bell peppers, kidney beans and Cajun spice.
Carolina Jasmine Rice can be found at your local Giant/Martin’s grocery store right in the grain aisle. It’s an aromatic rice that smells just delish while it’s cooking. Speaking of cooking. Did I mention this Vegan Jambalaya is made in just one skillet? Yup, you can cook and serve this hearty, healthy meal right in the same pan. The whole dinner can be on the table in just about 30 minutes.
I had most of the ingredients for this Vegan Jambalaya right in my pantry. Carolina Rice, kidney beans and canned tomatoes are items I stock up on each week. You can purchase a pre-mixed Cajun Spice blend or easily mix up your own. Typically, I prefer to create my own Cajun spice mix so that I can use it in a variety of dishes. It’s a simple combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt & pepper.
Grab your skillet and sauté the bell peppers and Cajun spices. Next, add the Carolina Jasmine Rice, canned tomatoes, Cajun spice and water to the skillet. As the rice simmers, the kitchen will fill with savory aromas. When the rice is ready, add in the kidney beans and mix to combine. Done! Ready to serve!
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That’s it! Could not be simpler to create this healthy, hearty 5 Ingredient, One Pan Vegan Jambalaya that the whole family will devour. Carolina Jasmine Rice makes it easy to prepare quick and satisfying weeknight meals. For more meal inspiration, check out the Martin’s recipe center and Savory magazine. There you will find more 5 ingredient meal ideas. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the family dinner table.
Busy weeknight dinner dilemma solved with 5 ingredient, Vegan Jambalaya. All you need is: Carolina Jasmine Rice, beans, peppers, Cajun spice & tomatoes
5 Ingredient, One Pan Vegan Jambalaya Meatless Monday
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This sounds amazing! What brand of vegan sausage did you use? This one is definitely on the to-make list.
Thanks I was hoping you would like it. I used the Beyond Meat spicy Italian sausage I really enjoy it
Yum! I’ve been looking for an easy jambalaya. I always have to doctor it because I don’t care for the chorizo sausage and little man doesn’t like shrimp, so this might be a great alternative (we would add chicken to it, but looks great on its own, too).
You could certainly add chicken or any other protein but yes, it’s just great on it’s own as well
I just purchased some of the Beyond Meat sausage over the weekend and it would be perfect in this dish – thanks for the great idea!
Oh great! Let me know how you like it and the Jambalaya
I haven’t had jambalaya in so long but now that it’s consistently cold at night this sounds so warm and comforting.
I agree perfect weather for it!
I haven’t had jambalaya in so long! Looks so good and craving all the comfort foods right now and making lots of dishes with rice which we haven’t done in awhile.
Me too and it’s so easy too!
Okay, are you sitting? I have made jambalaya many times…and I have my own recipe I created for doing so 😉 Mine has chicken and kielbasa, but I could easily leave out the meat. I’ll give your’s a try!
Well you could just add your chicken and Keilbasa to this one too! Enjoy
I came home from Alabama with some conecuh sausage, which is the local southern smoked sausage. We made 2 recipes with it–gumbo and shrimp and grits. Jambalaya would be good too!
I agree! Hope you enjoy
Another simple and delicious dish! I love the you make your own cajun spice – thanks for sharing 🙂
It’s so easy hope you give it a try
This looks easy enough for me to make! Thanks for sharing meatless recipes!!
Could not be easier! Hope you give it a go
This looks so comforting and a perfect dish for Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much!
This Jambalaya looks, Yum! Also, thank you for the Cajun spice recipe…I love the flavor but was using only store-bought one…I never realized that it is so easy to make…
It’s so easy to make you own!
This Jambalaya looks, Yum! Also, thank you for the Cajun spice recipe…I love the flavor but was using only store-bought one…I never realized that it is so easy to make.
That’s looks so good and a great alternative to traditional Jambalaya. Sounds like a great dinner idea!
It was very easy and very tasty hope you give it a try
This looks so delicious! I love jambalaya so I can’t wait to make this. It will be perfect for Meatless Monday next week!!
Thanks hope you all enjoy it
This looks so good! Love all the flavors in this. Rice and beans is one of my favorite bases for meals.
Rice and beans are always a great and easy place to start