White Bean & Okra Rice with sautéed vegetables makes for a delicious and easy cajun-inspired dish, an easy complete protein. For this recipe, we added a package of minced tempeh, which is completely optional and could be substituted for ground beef or turkey.

Ingredients

Serves: 3-4 Time: 45 minutes

White Bean & Okra Rice

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 package chopped frozen okra or 1 lb fresh okra, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 small bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained & rinsed
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• Old bay seasoning to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-2 Tbs olive oil

Directions

1. Begin by preparing your vegetables.
2. In a large skillet, set heat to medium-high. Once hot, add the olive oil.
3. Start by sautéeing the onion, garlic, and celery until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium stovetop pot.
5. Then add the bell pepper and stir continually for another 5 minutes.
6. Next, add the tomatoes, beans, and okra.
7. Stir for several minutes and add in the seasonings.
8. Add in the rice and stir for 2 minutes before adding the hot vegetable broth.
9. Bring the entire mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, add in the bay leaves, cover with a lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked. Add more liquid if needed.
10. Once cooked, serve with chopped scallions and hot sauce if desired, and enjoy!

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