Extra Dirty Rice with all the flavor and not the meat
Extra Dirty Rice with all the flavor and not the meat is a easy Cajun recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Say What! It’s Vegan? on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 27 min | Total: 47 min
Cost: $9.11 total, $2.28 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (rinsed, cooked in water)
- 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter (unsalted, can use plant‑based butter)
- 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 small Jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (ensure anchovy‑free)
- 2 tablespoons Red House Cajun Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (ground)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook Rice
Rinse 1 cup rice under cold water, then combine with 2 cups water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Time: PT15M
Chop Holy Trinity and Jalapeño
Dice the onion, celery, and green bell pepper into uniform 1/4‑inch pieces. Seed and mince the jalapeño.
Time: PT5M
Melt Vegan Butter
Heat the skillet over medium heat and add 2 tbsp vegan butter. Swirl until fully melted.
Time: PT1M
Sauté Mushrooms
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden brown.
Time: PT5M
Add Holy Trinity and Garlic
Stir in the diced onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Time: PT3M
Season the Mix
Add 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp Red House Cajun seasoning, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Time: PT1M
Combine Cooked Rice
Fold the cooked rice into the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir for 2 minutes so the rice absorbs the flavors.
Time: PT2M
Garnish and Serve
Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, give a final taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free (if using gluten‑free Cajun seasoning)
Allergens: Soy, Gluten
Last updated: April 19, 2026





