Vegan Jambalaya

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
Vegan Kielbasa (Tofurky used here)
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup celery sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 13.75 oz can artichoke quarters
1 cups  long grain  white rice
1 28  oz can diced tomatoes, half of juice drained
1 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper


Step One:

1/4 inch slice the vegan kielbasa.  Heat a non-stick pan over medium high heat.  Spray the pan with 3 sprays of cooking spray.  Cook the kielbasa until it is brown on all sides, and then reserve.







Step Two:

Wipe the skillet out and add 3 more sprays of cooking spray.  Add the onions, green peppers, and celery.  Cook until soft, and then add the garlic, artichoke, and rice.  Stirring often cook for and additional 5 minutes.







Step Three:

Stir in the tomatoes, seasoning, and pepper.  Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Lid the skillet, and cook for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.  The rice should be cooked, tender, but not mushy.