Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the South with this Louisiana-style Vegan Red Beans and Rice recipe. This comforting dish unites hearty kidney beans and savory vegan sausages in a rich, spiced sauce that embodies Cajun cooking at its finest. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it boasts a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Each bite is a satisfying combination of robust flavors, protein-packed ingredients, and wholesome goodness. Whether served over rice or tucked into tacos, this plant-based meal is versatile enough to please everyone at the table.
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 teaspoon 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; add sliced vegan sausages and brown.
- Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until onions are translucent.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, vegetable stock, garlic, and bay leaves.
- Drain soaked beans and add to pot; season with black pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours until beans are tender.
- Cook rice as directed on package while stew simmers.
- Mash some beans against the pot side to thicken the stew.
- Serve warm over rice or in tacos.
- 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: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg