Vegan Cajun Dirty Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Long Grain White Rice (Rinsed until water runs clear)
• 8 oz Vegan Ground “Meat” Crumbles (e.g., soy‑based or pea‑protein crumbles, broken up)
• 3 cups Water (For a 2:1 water‑to‑rice ratio)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Neutral‑flavored oil for browning)
• 1 tablespoon Tony's Saz Cajun Seasoning (Can substitute any store‑bought Cajun blend)
• 1 teaspoon Oregano (Dried)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground if possible)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 2 stalks Green Onions (Thinly sliced, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. Rinse the Rice

   Place the rice in a fine‑mesh sieve or colander and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear, then set aside to drain.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown the Vegan Meat

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the vegan ground “meat” crumbles, breaking them up with a spoon, and cook for 5‑6 minutes until lightly browned and any excess moisture has evaporated.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Season the Meat

   Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, celery salt, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and smoked paprika over the browned meat. Stir well and cook for another 3‑4 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Add Rice and Water

   Add the rinsed rice to the skillet, stirring to coat the grains with the seasoned oil. Pour in 3 cups of water, give everything a quick stir, then bring to a gentle boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Simmer

   Reduce the heat to low, place the lid on the skillet, and let the rice simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Low

6. Fluff and Serve

   Remove the skillet from heat. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, sprinkle sliced green onions on top if using, and serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

425

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

3 g