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Chick'n And Chorizo Jambalaya (Vegan) 2 sq

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

Recipe inspired by:  New Orleans, USA
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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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