Description
This Vegan Dirty Rice recipe is a flavorful plant-based twist on the Louisiana classic. Made with basmati rice, vegetable stock, vegan sausage, and traditional Cajun seasonings, it delivers a hearty, spicy meal without any animal products. Perfect for a quick, savory dinner that is soy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free, it comes together in under 30 minutes for a satisfying and wholesome dish.
Ingredients
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Rice and Stock
- 1.5 cups raw basmati rice
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 green bell peppers, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- 2 tbsp sage, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Main Ingredients and Seasonings
- 14 oz vegan sausage (such as Beyond Meat, broken into small bits)
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp liquid aminos
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Bring 2.5 cups of the vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan. Season the stock with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Add the raw basmati rice, cover the saucepan, and cook for about 8 minutes until the rice is tender and the stock is absorbed.
- Sauté Vegetables: While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, and sage along with a dash of salt and black pepper. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften but do not brown.
- Cook the Vegan Sausage: Add the vegan sausage pieces to the vegetables in the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes to warm through and combine flavors.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the smoked paprika and liquid aminos thoroughly to coat the sausage and vegetables. Then fold in the cooked rice from step one, the remaining 0.5 cup of vegetable stock, and the Cajun seasoning. Mix everything well to combine and heat through. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the chopped parsley to add freshness. Serve the Vegan Dirty Rice hot as a main or side dish.
Notes
- This recipe is an easy vegan take on the traditional Louisiana Dirty Rice, with no chicken livers but plenty of bold flavor from vegan sausage and Cajun spices.
- It is soy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs and allergies.
- The recipe cooks up in under 30 minutes, making it a quick and hearty weeknight meal option.
- For extra heat, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the seasoning mix.
- If vegan sausage is unavailable, you can substitute with plant-based ground meat alternatives or crumbled tofu seasoned well with smoked paprika and liquid aminos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340.46 kcal
- Sugar: 4.07 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9.32 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.59 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.53 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48.9 g
- Fiber: 4.87 g
- Protein: 15.52 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
