Can I make vegan dirty rice with brown rice?

Yes, you can substitute brown rice, but adjust the cooking time as brown rice takes longer to cook.

What’s the best way to reheat leftover dirty rice?

Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of vegetable broth or water to prevent it from drying out.

Can I add other vegetables to this recipe?

Absolutely! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or peas for extra nutrition and flavor.

Vegan Dirty Rice Recipe | Flavorful Cajun-Style One-Pot Meal

Name: Delicious Vegan Dirty Rice: A Flavorful Guide
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces vegan sausage, crumbled; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; Optional: 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; Optional: 1/2 cup corn kernels; Optional: 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Description

A hearty, flavor-packed one-pot vegan dirty rice recipe inspired by classic Cajun and Creole cuisine. This plant-based version is bold, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces vegan sausage, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Optional: 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
Optional: 1/2 cup corn kernels
Optional: 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Instructions

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Prepare all vegetables by dicing the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and mincing the garlic.
If using optional add-ins like black beans or corn, rinse and drain them now.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add crumbled vegan sausage and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in rinsed rice and mix with vegetables and sausage.
Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped parsley and green onions.
If using, mix in optional black beans, corn, soy sauce, or nutritional yeast for added flavor.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Adjust cayenne to control spice level. Avoid stirring while rice simmers to prevent gumminess.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegan dirty rice, plant-based, Cajun rice, one-pot meal, vegan dinner