Servings: 6

3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 large stalks celery, diced 4 large stalks celery, diced
1 heaping Tablespoon diced jalapeño (use more or less depending on how spicy you like things – 1 Tbsp. gives it a nice kick) 1 heaping Tablespoon diced jalapeño (use more or less depending on how spicy you like things - 1 Tbsp. gives it a nice kick)
4 cups diced fresh tomatoes (you could also use whole cherry tomatoes or one large can of crushed tomatoes) 4 cups diced fresh tomatoes (you could also use whole cherry tomatoes or one large can of crushed tomatoes)
2 cups uncooked brown rice 2 cups uncooked brown rice
4.5 cups vegetable stock 4.5 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce (If you don’t have vegan Worcestershire sauce handy, leave it out, or use Bragg's Essential Amino Acids or a good Soy Sauce.  ) 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce (If you don’t have vegan Worcestershire sauce handy, leave it out, or use Bragg's Essential Amino Acids or a good Soy Sauce.  )
3 bay leaves 3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Sriracha) 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Sriracha)
salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper to taste
1.5 cups chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish 1.5 cups chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish

Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
Add onion, garlic, celery, and jalapeño to oil and sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and cook an additional minute or two to soften them up.
Add rice, vegetable stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, paprika, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to pan and stir to combine.
Cover and bring mixture to a simmer.
Let it cook for 20 to 40 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and cooked through.
Stir in fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Garnish with extra cilantro.

This jambalaya has a nice kick to it – use more or less jalapeño and paprika depending on how spicy you like things.  This jambalaya has a nice kick to it - use more or less jalapeño and paprika depending on how spicy you like things.
You can also add some Vegan Sausage like Field Roast to give it something extra.  You can also add some Vegan Sausage like Field Roast to give it something extra.
If you don’t have vegan Worcestershire sauce handy, leave it out, or use Braggs Essential Amino Acids or a good Soy Sauce.  If you don’t have vegan Worcestershire sauce handy, leave it out, or use Braggs Essential Amino Acids or a good Soy Sauce.