Description
Creamy Vegan Cajun Pasta – A Flavorful Vegetarian Fast Food Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small sweet or yellow onion, quartered and sliced
- 2–3 medium bell peppers (any color), quartered and sliced
- 1–3 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, to taste
- 1–14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes (or regular tomatoes)
- 3 cups vegan chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound pasta of choice (use gluten-free if needed)
- 4–6 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated
- ½ cup – ¾ cup coconut milk / cashew cream / sunflower seed cream, optional
- Optional protein: Seitan chicken, vegan sausage, soy curls, or other
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pot over medium high heat, start sauteing your onion. You can use oil or just water or broth if you are oil-free. Saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add peppers and half of the Cajun seasoning and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add fire roasted tomatoes, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add pasta and broth.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for 6 – 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add more liquid if needed.
- Once pasta is cooked, add the white parts of the green onion and remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir and adjust seasonings if needed.
- If you removed the peppers and onions earlier, add them back. Heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk / cashew cream / sunflower seed cream, stir well, and add the green parts of the green onion.
- Serve with a sprinkle of vegan Parmesan or more green onions, and optional plant-based protein.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Notes
- Use as much or as little Cajun seasoning as you like.
- Cook pasta in broth for added flavor.
- Use any pasta you prefer, short pasta is recommended.
- Possible proteins include seitan chicken, vegan sausage, tofu, or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Cajun Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Vegan Recipe