Vegan Dirty Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked Rice (preferably long grain white rice, cooled)
• 1 cup Vegan Ground Beef (store‑bought plant based ground "beef" (e.g., Beyond Meat, Impossible))
• 1 cup Onion (about 1 medium yellow onion, diced)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke (adds smoky flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Allspice
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Fennel Seed
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional for extra heat)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil (optional; can use water instead)

Instructions

1. Mise en Place

   Dice the onion, measure all spices, broth, liquid smoke and have the cooked rice and vegan ground beef ready.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Onion

   Heat 1 tbsp oil (or a splash of water) in the skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent and lightly caramelized, about 6‑7 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium

3. Add Rice

   Stir the cooked rice into the skillet, breaking up any clumps, and mix with the onions for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Season Partially

   Add half of the dry seasonings (allspice, cumin, fennel seed, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and optional red pepper flakes) and stir to coat the rice evenly.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

5. Add Broth

   Pour in the vegetable broth, stir, and let the mixture simmer for about 2 minutes so the rice absorbs the liquid.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

6. Add Vegan Ground Beef and Remaining Seasonings

   Add the vegan ground beef, the remaining half of the dry seasonings, and the liquid smoke. Cook, stirring frequently, until the “beef” is browned and heated through, about 6‑7 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium

7. Final Taste Check

   Taste the rice and adjust salt or spice levels if needed.

   Time: PT1M

8. Garnish and Serve

   Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, extra red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

130

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

2 g