Vegetarian Dirty Rice

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Cajun, Creole

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Resting time: 5

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Nikole Berg

This vegetarian dirty rice recipe is full of Cajun spice. It’s a healthy riff on the well loved Creole dish, but is made without the traditional dirty rice ingredients like chicken livers, spicy sausage, and ground beef. Turn to this version when you need a vegan recipe that has plenty of flavor without meat.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion
½ cup celery
1 green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup white rice
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1-15 ounce can kidney beans
Garnishes: sliced green onions chopped cilantro, chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and green pepper and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Reduce to medium heat if browning too quickly.
Over medium heat, add garlic to the pan along with your herbs and spices (paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper). Cook for about 1 or 2 minutes, or until mixture starts to brown slightly and become fragrant.
Add rice, vegetable broth, and beans to the pot. Stir, and bring to a boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
Turn heat off and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions, parsley, or cilantro.

Notes

I love my Dutch oven for making this dish, and so many more. If using a skillet or frying pan, be sure it has a lid and high sides.

Brown rice can be used instead of regular white rice, however cooking time will vary. Cook brown rice according to package directions, usually about 45 minutes.

Add vegan sausage or other meat alternatives if desired. Always cook thoroughly.

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