Vegetarian Jambalaya

I did make the vegetarian jambalaya and guess what, it came out great! No food was thrown out...so happy! This is how I made it,

What you will need:
2 tbsp oil (i used canola oil)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 vegetarian sausage (I used tofurky italian style), diced
1 can of kidney beans
4 cups of cooked rice (I used a 2 cups medley rice and 2 cups white rice but all up to you)
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 green pepper, diced
1 yellow or red pepper, diced
1 med onion (I used a red onion), diced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 to 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

In saucepan add oil in med/high heat, add diced sausage and cook until nicely browned (about 3 minutes). Remove sausage and add garlic and cook for 1 minute on medium heat. Mix in the remaining vegetables (peppers and onions) and continue cooking until tender (about 5 minutes). Return the sausage to sauce pan and stir.

Add rice, tomatoes and beans stir until ingredients are well mixed together. Stir in paprika, cayenne (the amount of cayenne is up to you, I am not big on spicy food so 1/4 tsp is good for me), salt and pepper (to taste). Turn to low heat, cover and cook for additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

As I mentioned in my "smoked pea soup" recipe, the smoked paprika brings an amazing taste to some recipes. The smoked paprika in the jambalaya adds great flavor to it! (my dad introduced me the the smoked paprika so thanks again dad)

I hope you try this jambalaya and if you do please let me know how you like it.