Healthy Jambalaya Recipe
This Healthy Jambalaya is packed with flavor! A vibrant one-pot dish filled with colorful veggies, beans, and aromatic spices.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 large Yellow Onion diced
- 2 stalks Celery chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper optional
- 1 each Green Bell Pepper chopped
- 1 each Red Bell Pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 30 ounces Diced Tomatoes canned
- 3 cups Vegetable Broth low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
- 3 cups Brown Rice cooked
- 1 can Butter Beans
- 1 can Kidney Beans
- 1 can Black Beans
- 1/4 cup Cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parsley fresh, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and chopped celery, cooking until they soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño (if using), cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped green and red bell peppers, along with the tomato paste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the paste to caramelize slightly and deepen in flavor.
- Pour in the 30 ounces of diced tomatoes and the 3 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth. Stir to combine all the ingredients well.
- Add the dried oregano, basil, thyme, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the 3 cups of cooked brown rice, butter beans, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Once the jambalaya is heated through, remove it from the heat. Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro and parsley. Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- Using leftover rice can save you time.
- This dish freezes well; transfer to a freezer-safe container.