Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Vegan Red Beans and Rice recipe! Packed with plant-based protein and bursting with Louisiana-inspired spices, this dish combines tender red beans simmered in a rich, smoky broth with perfectly cooked long-grain white rice. Aromatic vegetables like onion, bell pepper, and celery form the savory base, while a hint of cayenne and smoked paprika bring a satisfying kick. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot wonder is both nutritious and budget-friendly, making it a go-to meal for busy households. Garnish with fresh parsley and green onions for a vibrant finish, and you’ve got a delicious vegan comfort food that’s sure to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 cups Cooked or canned red beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 3 cups Cooked long-grain white rice
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Sliced green onions (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute to release the aromas of the spices.

Step 4

Add the bay leaf, red beans, vegetable broth, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir everything together until combined.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

While the beans are cooking, prepare the rice if it is not already cooked.

Step 7

After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaf from the pot. Taste the red bean mixture and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 8

Serve the red beans over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced green onions, if desired.

Step 9

Enjoy your Vegan Red Beans and Rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2220.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1822.6

Total Fat 38.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5030.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.7g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 59.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 456.1mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 4073.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.0%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 69.4%