Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Cajun · 85 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

480 cal 20g protein 82g carbs 8g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried red kidney beans
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1.5 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups long-grain brown rice

Method

  1. Soak the beans in cold water overnight and drain.
  2. Saute diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil 6 minutes.
  3. Add beans, smoked paprika, bay leaves, cajun seasoning, and 8 cups water; bring to a boil.
  4. Simmer uncovered 70 minutes until beans are tender and creamy.
  5. Mash a portion of the beans to thicken the pot and season to taste.
  6. Cook brown rice separately and serve the beans over top in weekly portions.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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