Vegan Dirty Rice

Ingredients

• 12 oz Lightlife Smart Ground (vegan ground meat, crumbled)
• 2 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil (high smoke point oil)
• 1 Tbsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (ensure no anchovies)
• 1 cup Red Bell Pepper (seeded and diced)
• 1 cup Celery (chopped)
• 1 cup Onion (yellow or white, diced)
• 2 cup Water (for simmering vegetables and bouillon)
• 1 cube No‑Chicken Bouillon Cube (vegan bouillon)
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste (vegan squeeze tube)
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Sazon Complete (adds color and flavor)
• 1 packet Instant Rice (Bloom) (quick‑cook rice; optional half‑packet if needed)
• 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce (optional, adds extra kick)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice the red bell pepper, celery, and onion; measure the rice packet; open the Lightlife Smart Ground package; gather all seasonings and sauces.

   Time: PT10M

2. Brown the Vegan Ground Meat

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat and add 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil. Crumble the Lightlife Smart Ground into the pan and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

3. Add Base Seasonings

   Stir in 1 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp Sazon Complete. Mix well.

   Time: PT2M

4. Cook the Vegetables

   Add the diced red bell pepper, celery, and onion to the pan. Splash in about ¼ cup water to help steam the veggies. Sauté for 3 minutes until they begin to soften.

   Time: PT3M

5. Add Bouillon

   Dissolve the no‑chicken bouillon cube in 1 cup hot water, pour into the skillet, and stir to combine.

   Time: PT1M

6. Simmer

   Reduce heat to medium‑low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 300°F

7. Finish Flavor Base

   Uncover, stir in 1 Tbsp garlic paste and, if using, 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama hot sauce. Mix thoroughly.

   Time: PT1M

8. Add Instant Rice

   Stir in the entire packet of Bloom instant rice (and an optional half‑packet if more volume is desired). Cover again and let sit for 2–3 minutes so the rice absorbs remaining moisture.

   Time: PT5M

9. Final Taste & Adjust

   Taste the dirty rice and adjust seasoning with extra salt, Cajun seasoning, or hot sauce as needed.

   Time: PT2M

10. Serve

    Serve the vegan dirty rice hot, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g