Cajun-Inspired Dirty Rice

chickpea mushroom spiced rice on a plate

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Cajun-Inspired Dirty Rice

This is sort of a dirty rice-inspired dish that uses the chickpea mushroom mixture as ground beef to add protein, texture, and a ton of flavor!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: cajun

Keyword: chickpea dirty rice

Servings:

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oil divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small green chili finely chopped. Or, use a scotch bonnet pepper for more heat
3/4 cup chickpea mushroom mixture
1/2 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper red, green, or a mix
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning or more, to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon hot sauce or more, to taste
1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked rice
lime juice for garnish
green onion for garnish

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Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and a pinch of the salt, and cook until the onion turns translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpea mushroom mixture and break it up with a spatula, then drizzle on the remaining teaspoon of oil. Cook for 3 to 6 minutes, stirring, and reduce the heat, if the mixture starts to scorch.
Add Cajun seasoning, thyme, bell pepper, and another pinch of the salt, and cook 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the hot sauce and a splash of water to deglaze the pan. Add the cooked rice and remaining salt. Mix well, cover, and cook 1 minute or so to heat through. Let the mixture sit off of the heat for 3 to 4 minutes, then fluff. Garnish with green onion and lime juice, and serve and enjoy! Serve as-is, with vegan sausages, with a side salad, or however else you like!

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Notes

Nutritonal info is for 1 of 4 servings.

Nutrition

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