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 & tomatoes5 Ingredient, One Pan Vegan Jambalaya Meatless Monday
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Debbie Woodruff says
This sounds amazing! What brand of vegan sausage did you use? This one is definitely on the to-make list.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks I was hoping you would like it. I used the Beyond Meat spicy Italian sausage I really enjoy it
Jenn says
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).
Deborah Brooks says
You could certainly add chicken or any other protein but yes, it’s just great on it’s own as well
Kim G says
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!
Deborah Brooks says
Oh great! Let me know how you like it and the Jambalaya
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
I haven’t had jambalaya in so long but now that it’s consistently cold at night this sounds so warm and comforting.
Deborah Brooks says
I agree perfect weather for it!
Sarah says
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.
Deborah Brooks says
Me too and it’s so easy too!
Kimberly Hatting says
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!
Deborah Brooks says
Well you could just add your chicken and Keilbasa to this one too! Enjoy
Wendy says
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!
Deborah Brooks says
I agree! Hope you enjoy
Elaine says
Another simple and delicious dish! I love the you make your own cajun spice – thanks for sharing 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
It’s so easy hope you give it a try
Sandy says
This looks easy enough for me to make! Thanks for sharing meatless recipes!!
Deborah Brooks says
Could not be easier! Hope you give it a go
Amy Gorin says
This looks so comforting and a perfect dish for Thanksgiving!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much!
Madhusree Basu says
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…
Deborah Brooks says
It’s so easy to make you own!
Madhusree Basu says
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.
De Bolton says
That’s looks so good and a great alternative to traditional Jambalaya. Sounds like a great dinner idea!
Deborah Brooks says
It was very easy and very tasty hope you give it a try
Angela says
This looks so delicious! I love jambalaya so I can’t wait to make this. It will be perfect for Meatless Monday next week!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks hope you all enjoy it
Julie says
This looks so good! Love all the flavors in this. Rice and beans is one of my favorite bases for meals.
Deborah Brooks says
Rice and beans are always a great and easy place to start