Dirty rice is a classic one-pot dish that Black Americans in Louisiana and other parts of the South have been preparing for generations. This meatless version, adapted from my cookbook, “Sweet Potato Soul Vegan Vibes” (Rodale 2025), uses vegan meat, to stay true to the original essence of the dish. Rooted in the age-old tradition of using local, inexpensive ingredients, this super savory, peppery, umami-rich rice makes use of items you probably already have in your pantry. There's quite a bit of prep involved, so feel free to use your food processor to chop the aromatics and mince the mushrooms.
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Jenné Claiborne | 2026-02-24
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