Cajun-Style Vegan Jambalaya

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A one-pot rice dish with smoked paprika, bell peppers, and plant-based andouille sausage, celebrating Louisiana's cultural fusion. This Cajun-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs rice, bell pepper, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1 large, diced bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup, cubed plant-based andouille sausage
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 1 diced celery stalk, and 1 diced bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup cubed plant-based andouille sausage, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 3 cups vegetable broth, and 1 cup rice. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Step 5: Fluff with a fork and serve hot.