Jambalaya del chef Joya

Ingredientes

• 1 lb vegan sausage, sliced
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 14 oz plant-based chicken strips
• Cajun seasoning (to taste)
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
• 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
• 2.5 cups rice
• 2.5 cups water or vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp vegan chicken bouillon
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Preparación

1. 1

   Set the pressure cooker on sauté setting to heat and add olive oil. Add the sliced vegan sausage and plant-based chicken strips. Season with desired Cajun seasoning. Once browned, remove them from the pot.

2. 2

   Add the diced veggies: In the same pot, add the diced veggies and sauté for about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and allow it to melt down.

3. 3

   Add the rice, water or vegetable stock, vegan chicken bouillon, bay leaves, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.

4. 4

   Ensure all ingredients are mixed well, then change the pressure cooker setting to high pressure. Set it to cook for 3 minutes and seal the cooker.

5. 5

   Once the cooking cycle is complete and the steam has released naturally or manually, open the pot and remove the bay leaves.

6. 6

   Add back the cooked vegan sausage and plant-based chicken to the pot. Mix well.

7. 7

   Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy!