Red Beans and Rice (Vegan)

Name: Red Beans and Rice (Vegan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: ⁣2 cans 19oz red kidney beans ⁣; 2 tbsp neutral oil (of choice⁣); 6 cloves garlic (minced ⁣); 1 large onion (diced⁣); 2 red bell peppers (charred & skin removed⁣); 1 rib celery (diced⁣); 1 tsp thyme⁣; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning ⁣ (@aspiceaffair); 2 tsp smoked paprika⁣; a pinch cayenne (optional⁣); 1 L veggie stock (or water⁣); 1 tbsp tamari⁣; 3 bay leaves⁣; ⁣salt + pepper (to taste ⁣); ⁣4 servings rice (cooked⁣); ⁣parsley (for garnish ⁣); 2 tbsp neutral oil of choice; 1 block extra firm tofu (pressed and torn into bite sized chunks⁣); 1 tbsp nutrititional yeast; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 pinch cayenne (optional); 3 tbsp tamari

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

⁣This hearty and comforting bowl is a vegan take on a Louisiana Creole dish made with red kidney beans, onions, celery, peppers and andouille inspired tofu, slowly simmered in a spicy and smoky sauce.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:24:26 GMT