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How to Make Vegan Red Beans and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegan red beans and rice is a classic dish that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a comforting and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is not only delicious, but it is also packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying option for those following a plant-based diet.

The combination of red beans and rice has been a staple in Southern cuisine for centuries, and it has even become a symbol of the region's culinar...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry red kidney beans
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 6 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • 4 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to a blender and process until just shy of a puree.
  • Add vegetable oil to a saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir vegetable mixture for 5 minutes. Add thyme, oregano, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes more.
  • Add 6 cups water, the beans, liquid smoke, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and turn heat up to high. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until beans begin to fall apart, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Bring remaining water and rice to a boil in another saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Pour most of the cooking liquid from the beans into a bowl and reserve. Remove bay leaves. Mash about 1/3 of the beans, adding as much of the reserved liquid as necessary to reach preferred thickness. Mix with the unmashed beans and season with salt. Serve beans over rice.

    • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1202mg

    Categories

    Vegan recipes
    Red bean recipes
    Rice recipes