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Vegan Jambalaya

all recipes dinner Jun 27, 2026

Instant Pot Vegan Jambalaya

Servings

6 servings

Total Time

35–40 minutes

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1–2 celery stalks, chopped
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
2 Field Roast vegan sausages, sliced (optional)
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Optional: 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed (if omitting the sausage for extra protein)
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup brown rice, rinsed
2½ cups vegetable broth

Optional Add-Ins

Okra
Mushrooms
Zucchini
Additional bell peppers

Instructions

1. Add ingredients to the Instant Pot

Place the following into the Instant Pot:

Onion
Celery
Green pepper
Vegan sausage (if using)
Kidney beans
White beans (if using)
Petite diced tomatoes
Cajun seasoning
Brown rice
Vegetable broth

Stir everything together.

2. Pressure cook

Seal the lid and cook using the Brown Rice setting (about 22 minutes on High Pressure).

Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.

3. Fluff and serve

Stir the jambalaya and fluff the rice with a fork.

Serve warm.

Tips

For a heartier meal, use both vegan sausage and white beans.
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to make it milder or spicier.
Garnish with sliced green onions or fresh parsley for extra flavor.
This recipe is excellent for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.

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