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Vegetarian Dirty Rice (One-Pot Vegan Cajun Rice Recipe)

This one-pot Vegetarian Dirty Rice recipe makes an easy homemade skillet dinner. Learn how to make vegan Cajun rice on the stovetop with this quick recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Vegan Cajun Rice, Vegetarian Cajun Rice, Vegetarian Dirty Rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 319calories
Author: Alia Kay

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. 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