Spicy Southern Jambalaya | Dinner

Make this spicy and smoky Southern rice dish a main meal by adding

some browned mock sausage or sautéed tofu.

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, any colour, chopped

1 rib celery, diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

3 cups water or Vegetable Broth

2 cups of rice

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup

corn or frozen mixed diced veggies (optional)

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or stockpot, heat onion, bell pepper, and celery in olive oil until almost soft, about 3 minutes.

2. Reduce heat and add remaining ingredients except for corn or frozen

veggies and cayenne or hot sauce. Cover, bring to a low simmer, and

cook for 20 minutes until rice is done, stirring occasionally.

3. Add corn or frozen veggies if desired and cayenne or hot sauce and

cook just until heated through about 3 minutes. Adjust seasonings, to

taste.