Vegan Red Beans and Rice
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Cajun · 85 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
480 cal
20g protein
82g carbs
8g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb dried red kidney beans
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 celery stalks
- 1 garlic cloves
- 1/4 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaves
- 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup long-grain brown rice
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Soak the beans in cold water overnight and drain.
- Saute diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil 6 minutes.
- Add beans, smoked paprika, bay leaves, cajun seasoning, and 8 cups water; bring to a boil.
- Simmer uncovered 70 minutes until beans are tender and creamy.
- Mash a portion of the beans to thicken the pot and season to taste.
- Cook brown rice separately and serve the beans over top in weekly portions.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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