ROBERTO MARTIN'S VEGAN RED BEANS AND RICE

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This is the recipe Chef Roberto Martin developed for Ellen Degeneres. Ellen being a native of New Orleans has always loved Red Beans and Rice. When she became a vegan it was quite an accomplishment for Roberto to develop this outstanding vegan alternative for the traditional recipe. He suggests using organic beans, broth made from "Better Than Bouillon" Vegetable Base and "Field Roast" Apple, and "Field Roast" Italian Sausage. I have made this recipe several times now and it is always outstanding. You will not miss the meat.....or the fat. Delicious, made healthy? You bet!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white basmati rice or 2 cups use brown rice
3 cups water
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable broth
2 sausage, high vegan quality (like apple sage)
2 sausage, high vegan quality (like Italian)
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or safflower oil)
1 large white onion, medium dice
6 stalks celery, 6-inch in length, small dice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
kosher salt
black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Rinse rice thoroughly.
  • Place rice in a large pot with a tightly fitting lid with 3 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes covered. Or until all water has been absorbed.
  • Removed pot from heat and keep covered until needed.
  • In a blender, put 1/2 kidney beans and 4 cups vegetable broth and blend until smooth. Add remaining beans to mixture, do not blend. Set puree aside.
  • Heat a 4-5 qt stew pot over high heat, add oil, wait until it simmers.
  • Add onion and celery and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic, cook another 2 minutes.
  • Add vegan sausage, chili powder, thyme, bean puree and bell pepper; bring again to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • serve the red beans over rice and garnish with sliced scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.8, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 930, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 6, Protein 19.5

haseeb khan kh
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This is one of my favorite vegan recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Mohamad KHODR
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


HectorSSRB
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The red beans and rice are so comforting and filling.


Ryan Thibodeau
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Tracey Myende
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Anilda Aparecido de souza
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I'm not a huge fan of vegan food, but this recipe changed my mind. The red beans and rice were so flavorful and satisfying, I couldn't believe it was vegan.


Syed Taimoorali
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I love the addition of the bell pepper and celery to this recipe. It gives the dish a nice crunch and flavor.


Carlos Ortiz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a plus.


suresh kumara
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


fabien keita
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I'm a vegan and I'm always looking for new and delicious recipes. This one definitely fits the bill! The red beans and rice were so flavorful and satisfying.


Muhammad Faiq
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Overall, this is a great recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


GB Anik Gaming
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The beans were a bit too mushy for my liking. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Joshua Gaspie
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add extra spices to give it some flavor.


Kigongo Walus
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I've tried many red beans and rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are amazing and the dish is always a hit with my guests.


super ojars
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This is my go-to recipe for red beans and rice. It's simple, affordable, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Asim Khattak official
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for potlucks and parties and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Habibullah Aalimzoy
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The red beans were perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.