Best 7 Vegan Slow Cooker Red Beans And Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of this delectable vegan slow-cooker red beans and rice recipe. This soul-satisfying dish is not only bursting with flavor but also incredibly easy to prepare. With minimal effort, you can whip up a comforting and wholesome meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends.

This recipe takes advantage of the slow cooker's magic, allowing you to set it and forget it while it works its wonders. The combination of red beans, aromatic spices, and hearty vegetables creates a rich and savory broth that perfectly complements the fluffy and tender rice.

Not only is this dish incredibly delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients. Red beans are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and iron, while the vegetables provide a boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. And the best part? This recipe is completely vegan, making it a great option for those following a plant-based diet.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a collection of variations to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. You'll find a spicy version for those who love a little heat, a healthier version that uses brown rice and low-sodium vegetable broth, and a budget-friendly version that utilizes canned beans and frozen vegetables.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
1/2 pound andouille sausage, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 smoked ham shank
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Kosher salt
4 cups chicken stock
8 cups cooked long-grain white rice, for serving
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine the beans, andouille, celery, ham shank, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the chicken stock and 2 cups water and stir to mix.
  • Cook on the high setting until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. Season with salt. Serve with rice, topped with scallions.

VEGAN SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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This vegan version of New Orleans-style red beans and rice omits the sausage and ham hock, and instead adds smoked paprika, miso and soy sauce for a savory, rounded flavor. If you have a favorite Cajun or Creole spice mixture on hand, use 1 heaping tablespoon of it in place of the sage, cayenne, garlic, onion powders and sweet paprika, and taste before adding any salt, as seasoning blends contain a varying amount of sodium. These vegan beans are not as creamy as the ones made with pork, so smash a few against the side of the pot before serving to thicken the liquid. Serve with hot sauce, preferably a vinegary, cayenne-based Louisiana-style sauce like Crystal, Louisiana brand or Tabasco.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 heaping tablespoon white or yellow miso paste
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cayenne, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground sage (optional)
1 pound dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight
3 dried bay leaves
3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Cooked rice, for serving
Sliced scallions, for serving
Louisiana-style hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until the onion is limp and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the chopped garlic, miso paste, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne and sage, if using. Grind in a generous amount of black pepper and add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine until the miso has dissolved, then remove from the heat and scrape the mixture into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Add the beans, bay leaves, thyme and 6 cups water. Cook on high until the beans are very tender and creamy, about 7 hours.
  • If your beans are not bubbling at all by the time they are done cooking, turn the heat up to high and let them bubble for about 10 minutes, to make them easier to digest.
  • Before serving, add the soy sauce, and season to taste with salt and cayenne. Using a fork or the back of a spoon, mash some of the beans against the side of the slow cooker to make the mixture slightly creamy. (It will continue to thicken as it sits.) Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Top the beans with hot cooked rice and scallions; serve with hot sauce.

INSTANT POT® VEGAN RED BEANS AND RICE



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All of the Instant Pot® recipes I have seen in the past call for cooking the rice separately on the stove while the beans are cooking. I wanted to throw it all in and go and this is what I came up with. This is a meal on its own but when I want to stretch it out, I fry up some plant-based sausage to go with it.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 ½ cups dried red beans, rinsed
1 ¼ cups brown rice, rinsed well
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Louisiana®)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place broth, water, beans, rice, onion, bell pepper, celery, Creole seasoning, garlic, hot sauce, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 20 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Remove the lid, stir, and let stand for 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Divide among serving dishes and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 619 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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Born and raised in Louisiana, this is a Monday staple. Red kidney beans slow cooked with smoked sausage served over rice with cornbread on the side. Yum!

Provided by DaleAnn82

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package dry kidney beans
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, kidney beans, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in the bowl of a slow cooker and stir to combine. Set slow cooker to Low and cook for at least 8 hours. Remove bay leaf and discard. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 675.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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This slow cooker version of New Orleans-style red beans requires about 20 minutes to toss together in the morning and can be ready to eat when you walk in the door after work. Creamy and comforting, it is traditionally flavored with a leftover pork bone, so if you happen to have one, feel free to throw that in instead of a ham hock. And if you have a favorite Cajun or Creole spice mixture on hand, use 1 heaping tablespoon of it in place of the sage, cayenne, garlic, onion and paprika powders, and taste before adding any salt, as seasoning blends contain a varying amount of sodium. Adding hot sauce at the end is key: The best kind to use is a vinegary, cayenne-based, Louisiana-style sauce, like Crystal, Louisiana brand or Tabasco. (Here is a vegan version of this recipe.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, beans, sausages, main course

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cayenne, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground sage (optional)
1 pound dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight
3 dried bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounces smoked pork sausage, preferably Andouille, sliced into 1-inch-thick coins
1 smoked ham hock (about 10 ounces)
Cooked rice, for serving
Sliced scallions, for serving
Louisiana-style hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until the onion is limp and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the chopped garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and sage (if using); grind in a generous amount of black pepper and add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients, then remove from the heat and scrape the mixture into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the beans, bay leaves, thyme, sausage, ham hock and 6 cups water. Cook on high until the beans are very tender and creamy, about 7 hours.
  • If your beans are not bubbling at all by the time they are done cooking, turn the heat up to high and let them bubble for about 10 minutes, to make them easier to digest.
  • Before serving, add salt or cayenne to taste. Using a fork or the back of a spoon, mash some of the beans against the side of the slow cooker to make the mixture slightly creamy. (It will continue to thicken as it sits.) Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs; you can pick the meat off the ham hock if you like. Top the beans with hot cooked rice and scallions; serve with hot sauce.

VEGAN RED BEANS AND RICE



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This is a healthier, vegetarian/vegan/Lent-friendly version of one of my favorite Creole dishes. This dish is typically made with ham hocks, so this version has less fat and salt by default. In Louisiana, it is traditionally served on Monday. Make it part of your weekly rotation! Allow each person at the table to add Cajun seasoning and Louisiana hot sauce to taste.

Provided by Lauren Reese

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 10h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package dry red kidney beans
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 cups water, divided
4 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
2 bay leaves
1 cup uncooked white rice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to a blender and process until just shy of a puree.
  • Add vegetable oil to a saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir vegetable mixture for 5 minutes. Add thyme, oregano, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes more.
  • Add 6 cups water, the beans, liquid smoke, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and turn heat up to high. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until beans begin to fall apart, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Bring remaining water and rice to a boil in another saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Pour most of the cooking liquid from the beans into a bowl and reserve. Remove bay leaves. Mash about 1/3 of the beans, adding as much of the reserved liquid as necessary to reach preferred thickness. Mix with the unmashed beans and season with salt. Serve beans over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 64.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

VEGAN PRESSURE COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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Here's a vegan version of the classic New Orleans dish that uses smoked paprika, miso paste and soy sauce to add a savory notes. Pressure cookers are ideal for preparing dried beans; even unsoaked beans cook quickly and evenly, so that the beans become creamy but still keep their shape (though we've got instructions for a slow cooker approach, too). Here, you want the beans to be very tender, so that the stew is thick - with a few beans that have slightly broken down - and not soupy. This vegan version of "Monday red beans" is not as creamy as the one made with pork, so smashing a few beans against the side of the pot at the end of cooking is particularly important. Louisiana-style hot sauce is key as well.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     beans, sausages, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 heaping tablespoon white or yellow miso paste
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cayenne, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground sage (optional)
1 pound dried red kidney beans (no need to soak)
3 dried bay leaves
3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Cooked rice, for serving
Sliced scallions, for serving
Louisiana-style hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Turn on the sauté setting of a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker and heat the oil. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until limp and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the celery and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the chopped garlic, miso paste, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne and sage (if using). Grind in a generous amount of black pepper and add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients, then turn off the sauté setting.
  • Add the beans, bay leaves, thyme and 5 1/2 cups water. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Cook on high pressure until the beans are creamy, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Turn off the pressure cooker and allow the pressure to reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid. Add the soy sauce, and season to taste with salt and cayenne. Using a fork, mash some of the beans against the side of the pressure cooker to make the mixture creamy. It will continue to thicken as it sits, or you can turn on the sauté setting and let the mixture bubble for a few minutes to thicken. Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Top the beans with hot cooked rice and scallions; serve with hot sauce.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the dish. You can use any type of beans you like, such as kidney beans, black beans, or pinto beans.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables will add nutrients and flavor to the dish. You can use any type of vegetables you like, such as onions, celery, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • Season the dish well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the dish. You can use anything you like, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the dish with your favorite sides: You can serve red beans and rice with a variety of sides, such as cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Conclusion:

Red beans and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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