VEG JAMBALAYA

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This flavorful entree uses convenient canned beans in place of the meat-and never lets you leave hungry. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the green pepper, onion and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in beans; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 796mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein.