Cajun Red Beans and Rice — The Plant-Based Cajun

Name: Cajun Red Beans and Rice — The Plant-Based Cajun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound of red beans, soaked overnight in fridge, rinsed & drained; 1 onion, chopped; 1-2 stalks of celery, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded & diced; 4 cloves minced garlic; 6 cups low sodium veg broth or water; 1/3 cup dry roux (whole wheat flour) (*optional; directions below); 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 1 bay leaf; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped; Cooked brown rice, FOR SERVING; 1/3 cup whole wheat flour

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

I have an optional but totally flavor boosting dry roux in this recipe!! It makes such a Louisiana flavored gravy with the beans that I feel really completes the dish.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:41:23 GMT