Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry red beans, soaked overnight (or 3 cans)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Rice for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté onion, pepper, and celery in oil until soft.

2. 2

   Add garlic and spices, cooking for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add beans and broth. Bring to boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes (if canned, 20 mins) until tender.

5. 5

   Smash some beans against the pot to create a creamy texture.

6. 6

   Stir in liquid smoke, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Serve over fluffy white rice.