Vegan Dirty Rice
This Vegan Dirty Rice with Gardein Ground Beef is a plant-based take on the classic Southern comfort dish. Made with seasoned vegan beef crumbles, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice, this recipe delivers bold, savory flavor without any meat. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, and customizable with heat or Jamaican-inspired spices. Whether you’re vegan or just looking to switch things up, this dirty rice is hearty, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked long-grain rice (or 1 ½ cups uncooked)
- 1 package Gardein beefless ground (10.5–12 oz)
- 1 medium medium onion , diced
- ½ green bell pepper , diced
- ½ red bell pepper , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
- 1 tbsp green seasoning (optional)
- 1 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tbsp mushroom soy sauce
- 1 to 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 stalks green onion (scallion) , chopped
Instructions
- Cook rice if you haven't already. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion, scallion, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the Gardein ground beef. Cook until heated through and lightly browned.
- Add green seasoning, cajun seasoning, paprika, jerk seasoning, and black pepper. Stir to coat.
- Add cooked rice into the skillet, then add mushroom soy sauce. Toss until fully coated and 'dirty.'
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add salt or more Cajun or jerk spice if needed.
- Serve hot!
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 756kcalCarbohydrates: 162gProtein: 19gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1667mgPotassium: 879mgFiber: 12gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 9088IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 6mg
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