Vegan Sausage and Rice Casserole

Hearty, wholesome, and packed with flavor, this Vegan Sausage and Rice Casserole is the ultimate plant-based comfort food. Featuring savory vegan sausage, nutty brown rice, and an array of colorful veggies like red bell pepper and zucchini, this dish is seasoned to perfection with garlic, smoked paprika, and aromatic herbs. Simmered in rich vegetable broth and finished with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy undertone, this casserole is baked to golden-brown perfection in just under an hour. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this one-pot vegan casserole is easy to make, satisfying, and brimming with nutrients. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley, for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g vegan sausage
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced zucchini
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 5

Slice or crumble the vegan sausage and add to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.

Step 6

Add the zucchini slices, tomato paste, dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Rinse the brown rice under cold water, then add it to the skillet along with the vegetable broth. Stir everything together.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the nutritional yeast.

Step 10

Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish and cover with foil.

Step 11

Bake in your preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the top.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 14

Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1627.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1414.0

Total Fat 64.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5812.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 37.1g
Protein 73.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 361.5mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 3273.0mg	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: 39.7%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 40.0%