This dish can be put together in 30 minutes or less but tastes like it’s been simmering for hours. My secret is a homemade cajun spice mix I always keep on hand for a quick kick of flavor! You can also use Emeril’s Essence right off the shelf.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pre-cooked brown rice
- 14 oz. package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tbsp. Cajun spice mix, homemade or store-bought (recipe follows)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced (reserve 1/4 cup)
- 2 stalks celery, minced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced medium
- 1 medium tomato, diced (or 3/4 cup canned, undrained)
- 1 14-oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp. Earth Balance non-dairy margarine
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- Hot cayenne pepper sauce (optional)
Prepare the tofu. Cut block horizontally across to make two slabs. Sprinkle both sides liberally with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Sear in a hot pan coated lightly with a bit of canola oil, about 5 minutes on each side (cast iron is ideal). Remove from pan and set aside. Cut into bite-sized cubes or strips.
Add canola oil to the pan and sauté scallions, celery and bell pepper until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more. Add tomato, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and margarine, stirring until melted. Reduce heat to medium low. Toss in the rice and beans and heat through. Lastly, add the tofu back into the pan and stir occasionally until heated through. Adjust seasoning, adding more Cajun spice as desired. Garnish with reserved scallions. Serve hot sauce on the side.
Cajun Spice Mix
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Mix all ingredients and store in airtight container.
Wow! I’ve been wanting to make a super spicy vegan tofu jambalaya for the longest. This looks like a great recipe. I will use this when I get the time, thanks for showing us how its done, and Happy Holidays!
Looks great!
Wow, the colors in this dish are beautiful! Perhaps to mimic the flavor punch sausages bring, you can marinate the tofu a day ahead. Definitely trying this recipe out 🙂 -Gina
Looks delicious!!!
I dont even like tofu and I may have to make this! delish!
What a lovely dish, thanks for sharing your secret spice mix, I will try it later! 🙂
I have to make this dish this week. It looks absolutely delicious and super easy.
Wishing you a magical Christmas season and all the good things in 2014! 🙂
Thank you Geraldine. Back atcha 😉
Do you take your own photos? Your food always looks so much yummier and prettier than mine!
I do take my own photos when I can remember to stop and grab the camera 🙂 Thanks!
yummy! looks amazing!
Thanks for stopping by, Veggablonde and the kind comment!
Wow!!looks yummy.
Thanks, Anuradha!
You are welcome, Melanie.
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Boy does this look delicious!
It is so! I hope you try the recipe, Dorothy 🙂