Description
Experience the comforting warmth of Louisiana-style Vegan Red Beans and Rice, a dish that embraces the rich flavors of Cajun cooking while being entirely plant-based. This hearty meal combines protein-packed kidney beans with flavorful vegan sausages, creating a satisfying and nutritious dinner option for family gatherings or casual evenings at home. Infused with a delightful mix of spices, this recipe brings the essence of New Orleans right to your kitchen. Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or just exploring new culinary adventures, this vegan red beans and rice dish promises to please every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 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
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup long white grain rice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced vegan sausages and brown them.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper; cook until onions are translucent.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning, vegetable stock, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic.
- Add drained kidney beans along with black pepper and optional apple cider vinegar.
- Cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours until beans are soft.
- Prepare rice per package instructions while the stew simmers.
- Mash some beans against the pot side to thicken the stew; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg