Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Louisiana-style Vegan Red Beans and Rice, a comforting dish that brings Cajun cuisine to your table. This hearty stew features tender kidney beans and savory vegan sausages simmered in a robust sauce infused with classic Cajun spices. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this nutritious recipe is simple to make and packed with protein and veggies. Serve it over fluffy rice or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying meal 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)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup long white grain rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced vegan sausages and brown.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook until onions are translucent.
- Add Cajun seasoning, vegetable stock, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic to the pot.
- Drain soaked beans and add them in; season with black pepper and apple cider vinegar if using.
- Cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours or until beans are tender; stir occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
- To thicken the stew, mash some beans against the pot's side and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving the stew over prepared 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: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg