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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper , chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 400 g diced tomatoes , undrained
  • 250 g tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds , crushed
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 440 g butter beans , rinsed and drained
  • 440 g red beans, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne and fennel seed.
  3. Bring to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, stirring frequently.
  4. Add beans and cover. Simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until well heated, stirring frequently.