Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • 4 stalks Large Stalks Celery, Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Diced Jalapeno (use More Or Less Depending On How Spicy You Like Things!)
  • 4 cups Diced Fresh Tomatoes (you Could Also Use Whole Cherry Tomatoes - They'll Break Down As Everything Cooks)
  • 2 cups Uncooked Brown Rice
  • 4- 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 2 teaspoons Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (optional)
  • 3 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Hot Sauce (I Use Sriracha)
  • 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 1- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped, Plus Extra For Garnish

Method

  • 1.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
  • Add onion, garlic, celery, and jalapeno into the oil and saute until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • 2.
  • Add tomatoes and cook an additional minute or two to soften them up.
  • 3.
  • Add rice, vegetable stock, vegan Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, paprika, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to pan and stir to combine.
  • Cover and bring mixture to a simmer.
  • Let it cook for 20-40 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and cooked through.
  • 4.
  • Stir in fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
  • Garnish with extra cilantro.
  • Notes: This jambalaya has a nice kick to it.
  • Use more or less jalapeno and paprika depending on how spicy you like things.
  • Non-vegans can add cooked shrimp or andouille sausage (and use regular Worcestershire sauce) to make this a heartier meat dish.