Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the South with our Louisiana-style Vegan Red Beans and Rice. This comforting dish features hearty kidney beans simmered with savory vegan sausages and a medley of aromatic Cajun spices, all served over fluffy rice. It’s perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or a cozy night in, offering a wholesome plant-based meal that everyone can enjoy. Plus, this easy recipe can be made in one pot for minimal cleanup! Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s not just delicious but also satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans
- 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
- 1 cup long white grain rice
Instructions
- Soak the kidney beans overnight, then drain.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and brown the sliced vegan sausage.
- Add diced onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook until onions are translucent.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, vegetable stock, bay leaves, thyme, garlic, and drained beans.
- Season with black pepper and optional apple cider vinegar; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for 1 to 1½ hours until beans are tender.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.
- Mash some beans against the pot sides to thicken the stew before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg