Chick’n and Chorizo Jambalaya (Vegan)

July 31, 2020
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Jambalaya is a one-pot, chuck it all in and let it do it’s thing kind of a meal.  So if you’ve spent the afternoon on the struggle bus at work and the thought of cooking makes you want to gouge your eyes out with a rusty spoon, this is the recipe for you.

But wait, it gets better.  

Not only is it pretty frickin’ easy to make, it is PACKED full of flavour – bung a bit of garlic bread on the side and the fam will think you’ve spent hours whipping up this culinary delight in the kitchen… when in reality you’ve been watching TikToks sat on the kitchen floor in a gin-fuelled stupor whilst the Jambalaya has been merrily doing it’s thang on the stove top.

If this example seems extremely specific that is purely coincidental.  This is not based on true events… cough cough *it might be*.

A large cast iron pan filled with colourful vegan jambalaya, showing fresh veggies and vegan chicken

This vegan Chick’n and Chorizo Jambalaya is a meat free and extra veggie twist on a traditional New Orleans dish.  It’s:

Filling

Colourful

Nicely spicy

One pot (aka less washing up)

With beautiful, punchy Cajun flavours

And

It’s a breeze to make – it’s the perfect busy weeknight meal.

I have no doubt that you will LOVE this recipe – be sure to tag me on Instagram when you make it, I love seeing your re-creations @aveganvisit 🙂

A bowl of colourful vegan jambalaya with orange rice, yellow, red and green vegetables, vegan chorizo and chicken and a side of garlic bread

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Chick’n And Chorizo Jambalaya (Vegan)

A rice-based dish with vegan chick’n and chorizo, colourful veggies and Cajun spice. A meat free twist on a New Orleans classic; this easy one-pot meal is packed full of flavour making it the perfect weeknight meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Tara

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 300 g vegan chicken chunks
  • 40 g vegan chorizo
  • 100 g onion (diced (approx 1 medium onion))
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 red bell peppers (thinly sliced)
  • 150 g purple sprouting broccoli (cut into small pieces)
  • 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes (omit if you don’t like it too spicy)
  • 200 g basmati or long grain rice
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 600 ml vegetable stock

To serve:

  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)
  • garlic bread

Instructions
 

  • Fry the vegan chicken, chorizo, onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes.
    1 tbsp oil, 300 g vegan chicken chunks, 40 g vegan chorizo, 100 g onion, 3 garlic cloves
  • Add the peppers, broccoli and cajun spice mix and fry for a further 5 minutes.
    2 red bell peppers, 150 g purple sprouting broccoli, 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix
  • Add the remainder of the ingredients, cover and simmer for around 20 minutes until the rice is cooked. Stir halfway through.
    1 tbsp tomato puree, 1 tsp dried chilli flakes, 200 g basmati or long grain rice, 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes, 600 ml vegetable stock
  • Serve with a wedge of lime to squeeze over the top and a side of garlic bread.

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Notes

Vegan / Dairy Free / Egg Free / Nut Free / Refined Sugar Free
Recipe inspired by:  New Orleans, USA
Please check the allergens on the ingredients you purchase before use. The allergen information provided in this recipe is intended as a guide only and is based on the specific ingredients and brands used at the time of creating the recipe, therefore we cannot guarantee that the same will apply to the ingredients you use. Nutritional values are estimated and exclude any optional extras.
We highly recommend you use the metric and 1x options on this recipe card for the best results. Please note that this recipe has not been tested using US measurements or increasing ingredient quantities to 2x or 3x, therefore results may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 761mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Net Carbohydrates: 58g
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Tara

Hi, I’m Tara! I’m taking you on a trip around the world in vegan cuisine and bringing the world’s most delicious dishes to your kitchen.