Vegetarian Jambalaya Recipe
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Vegetarian Jambalaya

By: Lynn Marie Frucci 
"'This make-ahead main or side dish has all the flavor and boldness of traditional jambalaya,' affirms LynnMarie Frucci of Pullman, Washington. 'If there's any left over, roll it up in a flour tortilla and add your favorite topping.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 tablespoons reduced fat sour cream

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery, green pepper, mushrooms and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, rice, soy sauce, parsley, salt, paprika, cayenne, chili powder and pepper.
  2. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 187 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by BLUELILI   view full review
This dish was excellent and is one I will be repeating often. The only things I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Charissa   view full review
I made a few adjustments when I made this.... I used partially cooked instant brown rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by munju   view full review
lovely recipe the only thing that i changed was how much water i made it for 2 and had one cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by PSYCHGRRL   view full review
Yum! This is a great way to make a healthier version of jambalaya. I used instant whole grain...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by brittmichelle   view full review
I love this with my modifications: yellow saffron and wild rice instead of regular long grain....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Anne   view full review
Delicious! I substituted some long grain brown rice, which added about 20 minutes to the cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by Ophelia693   view full review
This is a good dish for filling burritos or using up produce. I increased the spices and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by Christine Somma   view full review
Delicious! I took the advice of some of the other reviewers. I upped all the spices and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2011 by Adrenalyne   view full review
This recipe turned out great! I doubled the garlic, cayenne and chili powder as other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by happygirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
exceeded my expectations. i will make this again. I doubled the spices as well, and i used...

 

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