Protein and fiber rich dish with kidney beans, chickpeas and rice. Spicy and exotic with a slight spiciness. Especially suitable for active people or vegans who want to cover their protein needs with high-quality plant ingredients.
600gcooked long grain riceI use whole grain rice, note: if you want to cook the rice directly with it, then use 200g uncooked rice and increase the amount of vegetable stock to 750ml instead of 250ml. With whole grain rice the cooking time is long, if you want it fast, use white long grain rice
Cook rice separately and set aside. If the rice is to be cooked directly with it, continue with point 11)
Heat large pot or pan with large filling volume.
Pour in the frying oil. If oil-free, use a little vegetable broth or water.
15 ml Frying oil
Add in the onion and garlic, stir.
1 Piece red onion, 2 Piece Garlic cloves
Add bell bell pepper, carrots. Continue stirring and sweating.
1 Piece red bell bell pepper, 1 Piece yellow bell bell pepper, 1 Piece big carrot
Add Italian spice blend, cumin, sweet paprika, smoked paprika (optional) and Bird Eye chili.
2 tbspn Italian spice blend, 1 tbspn Cumin, 1 tbspn Paprika, ½ tbspn smoked paprika powder
Stir well until everything is well combined.
Add bird eye chili, cayenne pepper, garlic and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon or by hand until everything is evenly combined.
1 Piece Bird Eye Chili
Add canned tomatoes, kidney beans, chickpeas and tamari. Continue stirring.
30 g Tomato paste, 400 g Tinned tomatoes, 240 g Kidney beans, 265 g Chickpeas, 30 ml Soy sauce, Salt to taste, Pepper to taste
Deglaze with vegetable stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
250 ml Vegetable broth
If the rice is to be cooked directly with it, use 200g of rice and use 750ml of vegetable stock instead of 250ml. The cooking time of whole grain rice is relatively long, alternatively use white long grain rice.
At the end of the cooking time, either mix with the rice or serve the rice and jambalaya separately in a plate.
600 g cooked long grain rice
Garnish with fresh herbs and black sesame seeds as desired, serve and enjoy!
Black sesame, Fresh cilantro to taste
Keeps up to 5 days airtight in the refrigerator or 2 months frozen. If it is frozen, it is best WITHOUT rice.