Dirty Rice Recipe
Loaded with flavour in every bite, this dirty rice recipe is also full of veggies and sausage, so you can make it a meal or have it as a side!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 2 green bell peppers diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14 ounces vegan sausage 397 grams
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice, rinsed and drained 193 grams
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 grams
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne .5 grams
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2.4 grams
- ½ teaspoon onion powder 2.4 grams
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 gram
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups vegetable stock 700 ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the vegan sausage to the pan and cook until golden brown and cooked through, crumbling it as you go.
- Stir the rice into the veggies and sausage, season with smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the bay leaves to the pan and stir in the veggie stock. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and let the rice cook for 20-25 minutes or until it is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove the pan from the heat and remove the bay leaves. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Taste the finished product and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
To store: Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
To reheat: Warm the dirty rice in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of vegetable stock or water to prevent it from drying out, or heat it up in the microwave.
To freeze: Pack the dirty rice in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 11mg