Jambalaya
Seitan has the ideal texture and flavor for this dish. The recipe also includes onion, garlic, celery and green bell pepper, a combination frequently used in Cajun cooking. The recipe can easily be doubled to accommodate more diners.
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Seitan has the ideal texture and flavor for this dish. The recipe also includes onion, garlic, celery and green bell pepper, a combination frequently used in Cajun cooking. The recipe can easily be doubled to accommodate more diners.
Ingredients
Seasoning mix
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried sage
- 1/2 tsp. celery seed
- 1/8 tsp. white pepper
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup canned, whole peeled tomatoes
- 12-oz. seitan, drained
- 2 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400ûF. In small bowl, combine seasoning mix ingredients; set aside. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid, and coarsely chop. Set aside. Place seitan in food processor and pulse on/off 12 times or until seitan is shredded. Set aside.
In 4-qt. Dutch oven or flame-proof casserole dish with lid, combine reserved tomato liquid and broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper, celery and seasoning mix and stir well. Add tomatoes, then seitan and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.
Add vegetable-seitan mixture to rice. Stir just to combine ingredients. Bake, covered, until water is completely absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and keep jambalaya covered for 5 minutes; stir and then serve.
Note: For an easy and elegant presentation, mold jambalya mixture in a lightly greased 8-oz. cup and turn onto dinner plate; garnish with sprigs of parsley.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 379
- Carbohydrate Content 50 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 3 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 26 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 28 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g