Description
A flavorful and spicy Vegan Red Rice recipe made with cooked rice, vegan sausage, tomato paste, and hot sauce. This dish is perfect as a hearty main or side and is easy to customize in terms of spice level.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegan sausage (approximately 1 package of 4 sausage links), gluten-free if needed
- 1 (6 oz) container tomato paste
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot; use 1/4 cup for milder, 1/2 cup for spicier)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or pan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.
- Cook the vegan sausage: Add 2 cups of vegan sausage, sliced or chopped, to the pan and cook until browned and heated through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato paste: Stir in the entire 6 oz container of tomato paste into the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes to deepen the flavor and combine the ingredients well.
- Incorporate hot sauce: Pour in 1/3 cup of hot sauce (adjust quantity based on preferred spice level), stirring to evenly distribute the heat and tang throughout the mixture.
- Mix in cooked rice: Add the 6 cups of cooked rice to the pan, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to heat through.
- Serve warm: Remove from heat and serve immediately as a spicy, hearty vegan dish perfect for any meal.
Notes
- Use gluten-free vegan sausage if a gluten-free meal is preferred.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your spice tolerance.
- Cooked rice can be made ahead or use leftover rice for convenience.
- This recipe is a great base and can be customized with additional vegetables or spices.
Keywords: Vegan red rice, vegan sausage recipe, spicy vegan rice, dairy-free rice dish, quick vegan meals