Go Back
Print

Cajun Red Beans and Broccoli Rice

This recipe has some extra prep steps to it, but I promise you it will be worth it in the end! Play some Zydeco music while cooking and you’ll swear you’re being whisked away to Louisiana! Bon Appetite!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun, Grain Free, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Cajun Spice Mix:

  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1-1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Mix all spices in a jar and shake well. You can store them in a lidded jar for 3-4 months.

Ingredients for the beans:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 white onion diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 stalk celery diced small
  • 1 green pepper seeded and minced
  • 1/2 lb kidney beans
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp Cajun spice
  • 1/2 tsp sage

Ingredients for broccoli rice:

  • 1/4 white onion finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 Roma tomato
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun spice
  • 16 oz broccoli rice
  • 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • Sea salt

Instructions

Instructions for the beans:

  1. Soak your kidney beans in a large bowl overnight. Make sure you double the water in the bowl because the beans will expand as they soak.

  2. In a large pot add olive oil, onion, garlic, pepper, and celery. Stir the vegetables, cover, and lower the heat and let them sweat for 3-5 minutes.

  3. Strain your beans and rinse them well.
  4. Add 2 cups of water to your vegetables and add parsley, bay leaves, thyme, Cajun spice, sage, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and stir.
  5. Bring the temperature to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

Instructions for broccoli rice:

  1. Add garlic to a pan with olive oil on medium heat.
  2. Add in onion and celery. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add tomato, Cajun spice, and broccoli rice. Continue stirring and add salt to taste.
  4. Add vegetable stock, making sure broccoli rice is covered. Cover the pan and let simmer on medium for 10 minutes.
  5. Uncover and stir over medium heat until the liquid is absorbed.

  6. Serve in a bowl with beans and top with parsley.