Vegetarian Dirty Rice (One-Pot Vegan Cajun Rice Recipe)
This One-Pot Vegetarian Dirty Rice recipe makes an easy skillet dinner. Learn how to make vegan Cajun rice on the stovetop with this quick recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 319calories
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Optional garnish: Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, broth and beans. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, if using, and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 319calories | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1032IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg