Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this Vegan Red Beans and Rice recipe. This comforting, hearty dish features tender kidney beans simmered with savory vegan sausages, aromatic vegetables, and a delightful blend of Cajun spices. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknight meals, this dish is not only nutritious but also easy to prepare. With its rich sauce and satisfying texture, it’s a plant-based twist on a Southern classic that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight)
- 4 vegan sausages (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup long white grain rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot and brown the sliced vegan sausages.
- Sauté diced onion, celery, and bell pepper until onions are translucent.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, vegetable stock, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic.
- Add drained kidney beans and season with black pepper and vinegar.
- Cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours until beans are tender.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Mash some beans against the pot to thicken the stew; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg