Red Bean Jambalaya

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Beans (Round), Main Dish, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
  • 2 celery ribs , chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper , chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 3 cups cooked dark red kidney beans , drained and rinsed (two 15.5 oz cans)
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes , drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies , drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley , for garnish
  • Tabasco sauce

Directions

  1. In a big saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add in onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.

  2. Stir in the rice, beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chiles, thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper to taste.

  3. Add in the broth; cover and simmer until vegetables are soft and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.

  4. Sprinkle with parsley and a splash or two of Tabasco (to taste) and serve.

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