MEATLESS BROWN RICE JAMBALAYA
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Servings
6 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
80 mins
Here’s a vegan take on a southern classic!
This brown rice jambalaya gets a Tex-Mex-inspired flavor from an assortment of spices, including paprika, cayenne and cumin. Black-eye peas and collard greens add both texture and nutrients to the dish that makes for a filling and delicious dinner.
This great recipe comes to us from Meatless Mondays!
INGREDIENTS
4 Tbsp
olive oil, divided
1 bunch
collard greens, thick stems removed and thinly sliced
to taste
sea salt & pepper
1
small yellow onion
1
red bell pepper, finely diced
2
celery stalks, thinly sliced
1
large jalapeño, minced, seeds & ribs removed
2
garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
ground cumin
1/4 tsp
cayenne
2 c
chopped tomatoes
2
bay leaves
4 sprigs
fresh thyme
8 c
vegetable stock
2 c
dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
2 c
US long grain brown rice
1 bunch
scallions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp
chopped flat-leaf parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the collard greens and stir-fry until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove to a plate. Set aside.
Step 2
Add the remaining olive oil along with the onions, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the jalapeno, garlic, smoked paprika, regular paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes more, until very fragrant, then add the tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and allow the tomato mixture to thicken slightly.
Step 3
Pour in the stock, black-eyed peas, and brown rice. Bring to a boil, partially cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas and rice have grown in size, but still have quite a bite to them. Cover the pot completely and continue cooking over low heat, undisturbed, until tender (but not mushy) and all of the liquid has been absorbed, another 20 minutes.
Step 4
Fold in the collard greens and half the scallions. Cover and cook until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
Step 5
Season the vegetarian jambalaya with parsley, the remaining scallions, and serve warm.
Note
If you don’t have time to soak the peas in advance, you can a) cover them with boiling water for 10 minutes, or b) start with canned black-eyed peas. For the latter, simply cut the amount of stock in half, and add the rinsed beans to the pot when you fold in the collard greens in step 4.