Vegan Jambalaya just got a whole lot easier with this semi-homemade recipe using Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix. Can you believe that Zatarains's Jambalaya is vegan! And with the addition of plant based sausage you have yourself a delicious shortcut vegan jambalaya.

Shortcut vegan jambalaya using Zatarain's jambalaya mix.

Believe me, I love homemade recipes. But as a busy mom of three, I am no snob to semi-homemade. It's so convenient to just open up the cabinet and grab a seasoning packet or a meal kit; then add something fresh to it and voila- you have yourself a meal in no time.

There are plenty of non-vegan shortcut options like this on the market. So recently, I decided to scout out my local grocery stores to find some vegan semi homemade options. I want to help you shake up dinner on those busy nights where you almost grab- yet another bowl of oats. BORING!

I was so excited to find that Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix is vegan and believe me- anything but boring. It's so easy to make with directions right on the box. I added Beyond Meat Plant Based Sausage to it and OH MY-is this vegan!? It was that good!

Zatarain's Jambalya mix, green onions, olive oil, and Beyond Meat Plant Based Sausage.

This shortcut vegan jambalaya is very customizable. You could add veggies to the mix, like some diced tomatoes or broccoli florets. You could add a can of red beans instead of the sausage for a protein and fiber boost. I garnished it with green onions and Tabasco Hot Sauce.

We ate the whole pot!

Want more vegan dinner ideas?

Check these out:

Vegan Chickpea Etouffee

Easy Vegan Pineapple Tofu Curry

Best Vegan Red Beans and Rice

I hope you find this meal idea helpful! I plan to find many more vegan options like this because they are just so convenient for those super busy weeknights. Let me know what you think.

Enjoy!

Crystal

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Shortcut Vegan Jambalaya

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cajun, one pot

Servings:

Calories: 377.95kcal

Author: Crystal Yentzen

Ingredients

8 oz Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix Buy Here
1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
14 oz plant based sausage optional
½ cup green onions optional/garnish

Instructions

Mix 21/2 cups water, rice mix, plant-based sausage and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan until well blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer 25 minutes or until rice in tender.
Remove from heat.
Garnish with green onions and serve.
Happy Eating!

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