Let the good times roll! …or as they would say in New Orleans, “Laissez le bons tems roule!”
Mardi Gras is here, and with a considerable amount of the festivities focused on food – let’s join the fun and make a deliciously vegan jambalaya. I love using the crockpot, because it makes cooking simple… the less work we have to do, the better : )
vegan crockpot jambalaya
author: The Veggie Girl
ingredients
- 6 oz soy chorizo* (optional)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup okra, ½" inch rounds
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 celery ribs (about 1½ cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 16-oz can of Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilis)
- 1½ cups vegetable broth
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups cooked cilantro rice
instructions
- Begin by cooking the chorizo in a skillet on medium-high heat. Let simmer until brown, then place in the crockpot.
- Next, add the diced bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic and okra to the slow cooker. Then, pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- Add the seasoning and give the vegetables a nice stir.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for about 2 hours (I like my veggies to still have a little crunch).
- About 30 minutes before the jambalaya will be served, mix the cooked rice into the slow cooker and.... laissez les bons temps rouler!
notes
Yields approximately 10 cups at 132 calories per cup (110 calories per cup without the soy chorizo).
*if you aren't a fan of soyrizo, add a can of drained and rinsed red kidney beans instead for that punch of protein
*if you aren't a fan of soyrizo, add a can of drained and rinsed red kidney beans instead for that punch of protein
Yum! The jambalaya recipe rocks vegan girl! I used tofurky meatless chorizo. Thanks
Hi Vrinda! That’s awesome :) I’m glad you enjoyed it and made it your own!
hey! sounds great, how many does this serve? and approx how much rice would you use for those measurements of the other ingredients? thanks!!!
Hey Lib! This recipe makes about 4 large servings. Sorry about the “Cilantro Rice” ingredient… I have added a link to that recipe. If you just cut the cilantro rice recipe in half, you will have the correct amount of rice (2 cups cooked rice) for the jambalaya :)Hope you enjoy!
I can’t get soy chorizo where I live. Any suggestions for a substitute?
Hi Kelli! I would suggest either trying the recipe without the chorizo, maybe add smoked pepper (for that Louisiana flavor), or look at this article for how to make homemade vegan chorizo from quinoa – http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/vegetarian-substitutes-chorizo-9130.html
Hope that helps!
I just made my own version with vegan kielbasa-the brand is the Tofurky brand and it was really good!
Could I cook this on 8 hours low? My crock pot only has 4 options: Hi 4 hrs, Hi 6 hrs, Low 8 hrs, Low 10 hrs
Hi Amber. Yes, you can definitely cook the jambalaya on 8 hours low… the vegetables just might be quite as crisp.
this looks fantastic…getting ingredients today. How many does this serve? I only need it for one.
Is it ok to use frozen okra? It’s all I can find right now.
Hi Marnie,
Although I always recommend using fresh when possible, yes frozen okra is okay to use. Just make sure to allow it to thaw before using in the recipe.
Soooooooo good!!!!
Now staple recipe.
Thank you for sharing.
How many calories is this
Hi Stacy! The recipe yields about 10 cups total at approximately 132 calories per cup with the soy chorizo, and about 110 calories per cup without the chorizo. Most of the calories come from the cilantro rice.
How can I add more liquid to the recipe if I’m simmering on the stove? I gave the crock pot away when I stopped cooking meat.
Thanks, Judie! You should get another crockpot… I think they are great for vegetarians! But for more liquid, add additional vegetable broth.
Making this tonight. Do the leftovers freeze well?
I’ve never tried freezing it before (because I always eat it all :)), but I assume it would freeze well. I like to put my soups and stews in air-tight freezer bags to store.
How many oz of diced green chiles??
Hello! How many ounces of green chilis are required?
Please disregard this comment! I just found some Rotel!
This has become a family favorite! I always buy extra okra & fry some (VeganEgg wash, seasoned GF breadcrumbs & cook in grapeseed oil) to put over the top – that extra delicious crunch really makes it worth a few more calories! Thanks for sharing – it is SO good!
How can I cook this on the stovetop? I love the recipe very simple but no crockpot:(
How many servings does this yield?