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Vegan Red Beans and Rice

These vegan red beans and rice are just as flavorful and filling as the classic pork version, but contain no animal products.

Prep Time
1 d
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
1 d 3 hrs
Servings: 6 to 8 servings (about 10 cups total)
Calories: 51968 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 1 medium yellow onion $0.52
  • 1 medium bell pepper $0.97
  • 4 talks celery $0.50
  • 4 cloves garlic $0.32
  • 1 lb dry red beans $1.59
  • 6 cups vegetable broth* $0.78
  • 1 tsp thyme $0.10
  • 1 tsp oregano $0.10
  • 1 whole bay leaf $0.15
  • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika $0.15
  • Freshly cracked pepper (about 10-15 cranks of a pepper mill) $0.05
  • pinch cayenne pepper $0.02
  • 6 cups cooked rice $1.04
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced $0.79

Instructions

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  1. The night before, Place your beans in a large pot and fill with enough cool water to cover the beans by a few inches. Place the beans in the refrigerator to soak over night.
  2. When you're ready to cook, finely dice the celery, bell pepper, and onion, and mince the garlic. Cook the celery, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a large pot with the olive oil over medium heat until softened (5-7 minutes).
  3. Drain the soaked beans in a colander and rinse with fresh, cool water. Add the rinsed beans to the pot with the vegetables. Also add the vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, smoked paprika, some freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  4. Place a lid on the pot and bring it up to a full boil over high heat. After it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and allow the pot to simmer for at least two hours. Make sure the pot is simmering the entire time, increasing the heat if needed. Stir the pot occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom. Keep the lid in place the entire time to keep the beans from drying out.
  5. After two hours (or longer if desired) the beans should be soft and tender. Mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon. This will thicken the pot and make the classic, creamy texture of the dish. Remove the bay leaf and allow the pot to simmer for about 30 minutes more (after smashing) to help it thicken.
  6. To serve, add a scoop of red beans to a bowl and top with a scoop warm, cooked rice. Sprinkle sliced green onions over top and add a dash of hot sauce if desired.

Notes

  • *I use Better Than Bouillon brand soup base to make my broth.

Nutrition Information

Serving 10Cups Calories 519.68kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 96.27g (32%) Protein 21.55g (43%) Fat 6.2g (10%) Sodium 1665.82mg (69%) Fiber 16.67g (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings (about 10 cups total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51968

% Daily Value*

Serving 10Cups
Calories 519.68kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 96.27g 32%
Protein 21.55g 43%
Fat 6.2g 10%
Sodium 1665.82mg 69%
Fiber 16.67g 67%

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