Description
This Louisiana-style Vegan Red Beans and Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Cajun cooking to your table. Packed with protein-rich kidney beans and hearty vegan sausages, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. The rich blend of spices creates a satisfying meal that caters to both vegans and meat-lovers alike. With its easy preparation and versatility—served over rice or as a filling in tacos—this dish will surely impress everyone. Enjoy the warmth of Southern cuisine with every bite!
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
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup long white grain rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot and brown the vegan sausage slices.
- Add diced onion, celery, and bell pepper; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, vegetable stock, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Add soaked kidney beans; season with black pepper and optional vinegar. Adjust salt to taste.
- Cover and simmer on medium heat for 1 to 1½ hours until beans are soft; mash some beans against the pot to thicken the stew.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve hot over rice, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg