In a large saucepan, heat canola oil and sautee celery, onion, peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic until it has softened.
Once softened, add vegan sausage chunks, hot sauce, crushed tomatoes, cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme into pan, and stir well with a wooden spoon.
Once tomatoes start simmering, add rice, vegetable stock, coconut sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Cover pan with lid and let rice simmer for 40 minutes on a very low heat.
After 40 minutes, turn off heat, uncover the pan and stir well to mix all ingredients together evenly.
Notes
TO STORE: Put the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.TO FREEZE: You can freeze jambalaya for up to 2 months in an air-sealed container.TO REHEAT: Reheat in the microwave or skillet until it warms up thoroughly.