Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Louisiana with this Vegan Red Beans and Rice recipe. This hearty stew combines protein-rich kidney beans and savory vegan sausages, enveloped in a rich sauce infused with Cajun spices. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish is not only nutritious but also versatile enough to be served on its own or alongside a fresh salad or cornbread. With easy preparation steps and customizable ingredients, this recipe makes it simple to create a satisfying plant-based meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup long white grain rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced vegan sausages and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook until onions are translucent.
- Add Cajun seasoning, vegetable stock, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic; mix well.
- Drain soaked beans and add to the pot along with black pepper and optional vinegar.
- Cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours until beans are soft, adding water as needed.
- Cook rice according to package instructions in a separate pot.
- To thicken, mash some beans against the pot's side during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg