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published: May 19, 2021 · modified: May 31, 2022 by FreyaE · This post may contain affiliate links ·

How to Make Vegan Dirty Rice

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Vegan dirty rice recipe. I first tried Dirty Rice in the US and didn’t like it. For one I have never been a fan of mince or ground beef. I found the dish to be greasy, and just unpleasant tasting. I liked the idea of it, because I love rice dishes, but the execution was just off for me. Finally, I got to try a packet mix Dirty Rice, Zatarain's. And I kind of liked that. But only if the hamburger meat was left out. As far as instant rice mixes go, it's pretty good, and super easy.

The Discovery of Vegan Mince

However, the discovery of vegan mince was one of the greatest days of my life. When I was first vegetarian, in the late (ahem) 80s, the only vegan mince on the market was TVP, a dried soy meat substitute. It was a bit of a palaver. You had to soak it first, and then if you add too much water, it can become kind of mushy, so ideal for meatloaf or meatballs, but not ideal in a dish where you want to see and taste the little bits of "mince".

How to Make Vegan Dirty Rice
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Later came things like frozen Quorn mince and that really was a gamechanger (although it's still not 100% vegan). Easy, convenient and with very little prep involved. Nowadays I like to use Linda McCartney's VegeMince or Tesco's Plant Chef Mince, which is 100% vegan.

I always, and I mean always, love a rice dish. It's quick, easy, nourishing, filling and there's inevitably leftovers. I know, there's controversy about reheating rice, but let it cool completely at room temperature, cover and fridge it, then either bring out the fridge and come up to room temperature again (I love cold rice), or make sure you reheat thoroughly.

Where was I? Oh yes, talking about how much I love rice. Believe me when I say that I have many rice dishes I need to upload to the blog, all quick and easy. I could almost start another blog just for those to be honest. I'm pretty sure that I'm the only one in the family who is so obsessed with rice, but I just love it so much. I don't mind it if it's gone mushy, or if it sticks, or if it's clumpy, but I do not like easy cook rice. There's not really much need for it. Long Grain or Basmati or Jasmine are all so easy to cook, and my preference is Tilda Rice, simply because it just such high quality.

What Is Dirty Rice?

How to Make Vegan Dirty Rice

Dirty rice is a traditional Louisiana Creole dish, made with rice, which gets it's name from the additions of meat and the triumvirate of cajun seasoning: celery, pepper and onion. It "dirties" the purity of the white rice. It was a dish devised by the slaves working on rice plantations in Louisiana, a cheap way to feed to their families, using chicken gizzards or chicken livers and other organ meats to flavor it. These are the traditional dirty rice ingredients.

Since the abolition of slavery, the dish has remained a popular recipe in the South, although some of the flavors have been refined, using sausage or more expensive types of meat. Today it is still a low cost, high taste meal to make.

What Ingredients Are In Vegan Dirty Rice?

How to Make Vegan Dirty Rice
  • The Cajun Holy Trinity: Celery, Green Bell Pepper and Onion, these fresh vegetables are always chopped small, and sautéed down to ensure they give maximum flavour. These sautéed veggies will add flavor to any type of ragu.
  • Cajun Seasoning. Use whichever Cajun spices you prefer, some are spicier than others. The main constituents of a Cajun spice mix are dried Thyme, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder and Black Pepper. It is full of flavour.
  • Bay Leaves, classic Cajun flavors right there.
  • Vegan Mince. I like to use Linda McCartney's VegeMince or Tesco's own proprietary brand which is really good. You could also use a cup of TVP if you prefer, just don't oversoak it.
  • Vegetable broth or stock. This is optional, but it adds another layer of flavour. I like to use Marigold Vegan Bouillon Powder.
  • Vegan Sausage, I don't always add this, but it makes it a complete meal on it's own. Cook up some of your favorite vegan sauces, then cube and stir into the rice towards the end of cooking.
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I love to serve my vegan version of Dirty Rice with my Vegan Cornbread, the traditional flavors and textures compliment each other perfectly, and make a delicious and quick family meal.

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Vegan Dirty Rice

YIELD 4 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
How to make a delicious spicy supper dish

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 Red Pepper diced finely
  • 1 Green Pepper diced finely
  • 2 sticks Celery diced finely
  • 1 White Onion diced finely
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, left whole or omit you can't tolerate heat
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter vegan
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 Stock Cube vegan
  • 1 cup Vegan Mince
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun Spice Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Water, just boiled
  • ¼ cup chopped Fresh Parsley optional

Instructions

  • In a large pan, gently heat your vegetable oil, add your diced vegetables and saute until softened.
  • Add the vegan mince, rice, scotch bonnet, seasonings, butter and water and bring to a gently boil. Stir gently.
  • Turn down and leave to simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the water is all absorbed and the rice is cooked.
  • Stir in the chopped parsley, taste for seasoning and serve.
RECIPE BY FreyaE

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1143IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Jahma says

    May 19, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!! Paired with your gf cornbread omg!!

    Reply
  2. Kirby says

    May 19, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is SO good. I love dirty rice and this vegan option is perfect!

    Reply
  3. Nive says

    May 19, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    I haven't tried dirty rice at all! I'm looking forward to trying this out tho ?

    Reply
  4. Elena says

    May 19, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    So interesting I’ve never heard of dirty rice before but this sounds delicious!

    Reply
  5. Jenny says

    May 19, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this dirty vegan rice sounds amazing!

    Reply
  6. hanaa says

    May 19, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never heard of dirty rice but WOW yours sounds so good!!!

    Reply
  7. Roma says

    May 19, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    Now this is my kinda food! Spicy!! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  8. Bianca says

    May 19, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    Never heard of dirty rice before but you sold it to me! Wanna try it yumm

    Reply
  9. Deb says

    May 19, 2021 at 10:15 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favourite quick and easy meals, yum!

    Reply
  10. Kay says

    May 20, 2021 at 9:11 am

    5 stars
    Love the addition of scotch bonnet! So tasty and I got some left for my lunch today too!

    Reply
  11. Natalie says

    May 20, 2021 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious. What a lovely lunch idea. I will definitely make this. Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Angie says

    May 20, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing! Vegan mince meat is definitely a game changer for sure. I live cooking with them.

    Reply
  13. Raquel says

    May 20, 2021 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    Really easy to make and love the kick it has! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  14. Nora says

    May 21, 2021 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    what a lovely combination! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Audrey says

    May 21, 2021 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    This was really easy to make!

    Reply
  16. Pam says

    May 21, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect for my daughter who is vegan!

    Reply
  17. Emily Flint says

    May 21, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious and perfect for when my vegan friend visits!

    Reply
  18. Maura says

    May 22, 2021 at 5:05 am

    5 stars
    I am in love with this vegan version

    Reply
  19. Toni says

    May 22, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    I loved it! So easy to make and also healthy and delicious! A huge win at my house!

    Reply
  20. Jessica Formicola says

    May 22, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    I love dirty rice, and this vegan version looks so incredibly delicious! I can't wait to make it with dinner one night this week!

    Reply
  21. Leslie says

    May 23, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    Delish!

    Reply
  22. Michaela says

    May 23, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    Fabulous recipe, love it even my 10yr old son enjoyed it.

    Reply
  23. Swathi says

    May 24, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Vegan dirty rice looks delicious i need to try it.

    Reply
  24. Tim says

    June 12, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely trying this soon…..

    Reply
  25. Angela Tacy says

    February 19, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    Very tasty and easy to make! This is a keeper.

    Reply
  26. Liz says

    March 28, 2022 at 9:44 pm

    5 stars
    I like a good dirty rice recipe! I have tried making a vegan dirty rice recipe before, but it sounds delicious! Will have to give it a try!

    Reply
  27. Amanda Mason says

    March 29, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! This was absolutely delicious and really easy to make! Much better than my vegan box version I buy at sprouts. And now I can make this at home with your recipe! So glad I stumbled across it!

    Reply
  28. mikayla says

    March 29, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious, in under and hour I had dinner, plus a bonus of a couple days of lunch that I thoroughly enjoyed and honestly would not have guessed it was a Vegan meal.

    Reply
  29. Kayla DiMaggio says

    March 30, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    I am here for the dirty rice! So easy and delicious!

    Reply
  30. Kathryn says

    March 30, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a delicious side dish and I love all the veggies and flavors! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  31. Veronika Sykorova says

    April 01, 2022 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    This was my first time hearing about dirty rice but I'm glad I came across your recipe! It was so good and gave the rice so much flavor. Cajun seasoning is my favorite so it's great I have another recipe I can use it in!

    Reply
  32. Tammy says

    April 03, 2022 at 3:16 am

    5 stars
    This is such a great way to use up older veggies in the fridge...so good and so easy to throw together too!

    Reply
  33. Jacqueline Debono says

    April 03, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    I've never eaten dirty rice but love the idea of this vegan version. Looks and sounds super flavourful!

    Reply
  34. Amita says

    April 03, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe. It was really easy to make and delicious! Every single person in the family loved it.

    Reply
  35. Heidy says

    April 04, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    This Dirty Rice recipe was delicious! I loved all the flavors. I can't wait to make it again. It was so good! Have a great day, and thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe!

    Reply

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