Description
Experience the heartwarming essence of Louisiana with this Vegan Red Beans and Rice dish, a comforting stew that combines hearty kidney beans and flavorful vegan sausages. Infused with aromatic Cajun spices, this dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, ensuring everyone enjoys a delicious plant-based meal. It’s not only packed with flavor but also incredibly simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks. Enjoy it on its own or served over rice for a versatile dining experience. Plus, leftovers only get better!
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
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced vegan sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, and bell pepper; sauté 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 on medium heat for 1 to 1½ hours until beans are tender.
- While simmering, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Mash some beans against the pot's side to thicken the stew and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve by ladling stew over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg