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Spicy Vegan Red Beans & Rice

This classic dish of onion, celery, green bell pepper, red beans, vegan sausage, and Cajun spices is easy to make and so hearty and filling.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 678 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 servings of basmati rice cook as directed on the package.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 14 ounce package vegan sausage, thinly sliced (SEE NOTE)
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper cored and diced
  • 3 celery ribs diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (SEE NOTE)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 45 ounce red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups no-chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce SEE NOTE
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

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  1. Make the 4 servings of rice according to the instructions on the package and set aside when done.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sausage and spread it out evenly in the pan. Flip them often and cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until they’re nicely browned and crispy on the edges. Remove from the pan and set aside. Leave the oil in the pan.
  3. Add the onion, green bell pepper and celery.to the pan that you cooked the sausage in and stir often. Cook for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften and the onions begin to brown. Add the sausage back to the pan.
  4. Add the garlic, 2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon cayenne (see note), and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the 3 tablespoon of the tomato paste until the sausage and vegetables are coated.
  6. Stir in the red beans, 3 cups of no-chicken (or vegetable) stock, 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (see note), and bay leaf and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until it thickens. Stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
  7. Taste and add more seasoning if necessary.
  8. Serve it in a shallow bowl with the rice, and garnish with the parsley.

Notes

  • NUTRITION DISCLAIMER
  • We use Beyond Meat Spicy Italian sausage or Field Roast Italian sausage.
  • If you’re not a fan of spicy food, we recommend adding a pinch of the cayenne and tasting before adding more. The same goes for the hot sauce. Add slowly until it suits your taste.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in a microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 450g Calories 678kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 801mg (33%) Potassium 1703mg (49%) Fiber 31g (124%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 846IU (17%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 33mg (183%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 678

% Daily Value*

Serving 450g
Calories 678kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 95g 32%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 801mg 33%
Potassium 1703mg 36%
Fiber 31g 124%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 846IU 17%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 33mg 183%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.