Cajun Jambalaya with Meat Substitute Sausage
A hearty one-pot Cajun jambalaya featuring rice, peppers, and plant-based meat substitute sausage.

Total
1h
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 150 g Plant-based sausage (crumbled)
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup Red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes (no‑salt added)
- 2 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large heavy‑bottomed pot over medium heat; add the crumbled plant‑based sausage and sauté 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
- 2
Add the onion, red and green bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cook 1 minute to release aromatics.
- 4
Add the rice, diced tomatoes, and broth; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 5
Remove from heat, let stand covered 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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