Yield: 2
Cajun Red Beans and Rice
These Cajun-Style Vegan Red Beans and Rice are a healthy version of the traditional Louisiana dish, but are still just as satisfying and flavorful!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup brown rice, (microwavable to save time)
- 1/4 tsp liquid smoke, (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender and slightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook for one more minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in parsley, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper; stir to evenly coat the vegetables in the spices. Cook for one minute.
- Pour in kidney beans, bay leaves and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil; cover, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare rice according to package directions.
- When the beans are ready, , scoop about 1/4 of the beans in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Return to pot; add liquid smoke (if using). Stir
- Serve beans with a scoop of rice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 261Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1112mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g