Description
A flavorful and easy vegan Dirty Rice recipe that replaces traditional meat and chicken livers with savory vegan sausage and a blend of Cajun spices. Made with basmati rice, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, this dish delivers a delicious plant-based twist on the Louisiana classic. Perfect for a quick and hearty meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups raw basmati rice
- 3 cups vegetable stock (divided, 2.5 cups + 0.5 cups)
- 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
- 14 oz vegan sausage (such as Beyond Meat, broken into small bits)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp liquid aminos
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Bring 2.5 cups of vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the raw basmati rice, cover, and cook for 8 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Sauté Vegetables: While the rice cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely diced onions, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, and chopped sage. Season with a dash of salt and ground black pepper. Sauté for about five minutes until the vegetables are soft but not browned.
- Add Vegan Sausage: Add the broken up vegan sausage pieces to the sautéed vegetables. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is heated through and slightly browned.
- Season and Combine: Stir in smoked paprika and liquid aminos, mixing well to combine all flavors evenly. Then fold in the cooked rice along with the remaining half cup of vegetable stock and the Cajun seasoning. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Finish with Parsley and Serve: Stir chopped parsley through the rice mixture. Serve the vegan Dirty Rice hot for a comforting, spicy plant-based meal.
Notes
- This vegan Dirty Rice recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- The recipe uses vegan sausage to provide a savory, meaty texture without any animal products.
- It’s a soy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free option, depending on the vegan sausage brand used.
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Use fresh herbs and quality vegetable stock for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
