Louisiana Dirty Rice, But Make It Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 large Green Bell Pepper (diced)
• 2 stalks Celery Stalks (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 stalks Scallions (sliced thin)
• 8 oz Mushrooms (cremini or button, finely minced)
• 8 oz Vegan Ground Meat (crumbly, soy‑based or pea‑protein)
• 3 cups Cooked Rice (day‑old white rice, preferably long grain)
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral oil for sautéing)
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp Porcini Mushroom Powder (adds umami depth)
• 1 tsp Creole Seasoning
• 1 Bay Leaf
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• optional Tabasco Hot Sauce (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prep the Holy Trinity and Aromatics

   Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and celery into roughly ½‑inch pieces. Mince the garlic and slice the scallions thinly. If you’re short on time, pulse the vegetables in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

   Time: PT7M

2. Finely Mince the Mushrooms

   Slice the mushrooms, then dice, and finally mince them until they resemble a coarse paste. This ensures they break down quickly and release liquid during cooking.

   Time: PT5M

3. Sauté the Holy Trinity

   Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables turn translucent and begin to soften, about 5‑8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

4. Add Garlic and Scallions

   Stir in the minced garlic and sliced scallions. Sauté for another 3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are slightly softer.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Incorporate Vegan Meat and Mushrooms

   Add the vegan ground meat and the minced mushrooms to the skillet. Break the vegan meat apart with a spatula and stir continuously for about 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to brown and the mushrooms to release their liquid. Sprinkle in the bay leaf, dried thyme, porcini mushroom powder, and Creole seasoning. Stir well to combine and let the flavors meld.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Add Rice and Soy Sauce

   Add the cooked rice directly to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice and stir everything together, cooking for another 4‑5 minutes until the rice is heated through and has absorbed the seasoning. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or extra soy sauce as needed.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

7. Finish and Serve

   Remove the bay leaf. Transfer the dirty rice to a serving bowl, drizzle with a few drops of Tabasco if desired, and serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

4 g