Plant-Based Red Beans with Rice
Plant-Based Red Beans with Rice brings tender kidney beans simmered with the Cajun trinity, garlic, herbs, and a whisper of liquid smoke for deep, earthy flavor. Each spoonful is hearty and gently spiced, perfect for cozy weeknights or casual gatherings when you want something filling and comforting without animal products.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Red Beans with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the red beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Put the celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a blender and blend until just short of a puree.
- 3
Add vegetable oil to a saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir the vegetable mixture for 5 minutes. Add thyme, oregano, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes more.
- 4
Add 6 cups water, the beans, liquid smoke, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the beans begin to fall apart, 2 to 3 hours.
- 5
In another saucepan, bring the remaining water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 6
Pour most of the cooking liquid from the beans into a bowl and reserve. Remove the bay leaves. Mash about 1/3 of the beans, adding as much reserved liquid as needed to reach your preferred thickness. Combine with the unmashed beans and season with salt. Serve the beans over rice.
- Calories 365.35 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 9.55 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 68.5 g 25%
- Total Fat 8.09 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.11 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.55 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 328.06 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 13.97 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 18.44 g --
- Added Sugars 13.47 g High 27%
- Calcium 92.42 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 482.4 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 53.97 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 6.13 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Red Beans with Rice is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 365.35 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Red Beans with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Red Beans with Rice?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 365.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Red Beans with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Red Beans with Rice healthy?
- Plant-Based Red Beans with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 365.35 calories and 9.55 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 328.06 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.11 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.47 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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