Vegan Dirty Rice

Anastasia

6 years ago

Rice and beans are classic combination in vegan cooking. My vegan dirty rice makes a delicious and nutritious side dish or it can work as a filling in your lunch wraps. Keep leftovers in a fridge for a quick meal.

I’m using black beans here for a contrast dirty look. You can add some green bell pepper to make it more authentic or any other veggies for a complex dish.

If using dried beans soak them overnight and cook the next day.

Grind all spices in a mortar or in a spice grinder.

Heat oil in a pan with a lid over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent and slightly golden. Add celery and stir for another minute. Then add garlic and spices and cook until fragrant.

Throw in rice and pour water or vegetable stock. Bring to boil.

Cover with a lid, lower the heat and cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is done.

When rice is ready stir in cooked black beans, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Vegan Dirty Rice

Veganized Creole dish – dirty rice with black beans.

Author: Anastasia
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6
Category: Side dish
Cuisine: Creole

Ingredients

1/2 C black beans, dried
1 C long grain rice
2 C water or vegetable stock
1 medium onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and black pepper to taste
oil for cooking

Instructions

If using dried beans soak them overnight and cook the next day.
Grind all spices in a mortar or in a spice grinder.
Heat oil in a pan with a lid over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent and slightly golden. Add celery and stir for another minute. Then add garlic and spices and cook until fragrant.
Throw in rice and pour water or vegetable stock. Bring to boil.
Cover with a lid, lower the heat and cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is done.
When rice is ready stir in cooked black beans, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.