Vegetarian Boudin Balls
Experience the rich flavors of the South with these irresistible Vegetarian Boudin Balls—a plant-powered twist on a classic Louisiana favorite. Packed with hearty ingredients like long-grain white rice, red kidney beans, and cremini mushrooms, these savory bites are seasoned with a medley of spices, including paprika, cayenne pepper, and thyme, to deliver the bold Cajun-inspired taste you crave. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, each bite of these deep-fried morsels is bursting with texture and flavor. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or party dish, these golden boudin balls pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce. This recipe is simple to follow, ready in just about 90 minutes, and serves six, making it an excellent choice for your next gathering. Treat your taste buds to this crispy, flavorful, and vegetarian-friendly culinary delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long grain white rice
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 15 ounces Red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs
- 3 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil, then add the rinsed rice. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Step 3: Add minced garlic and chopped cremini mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
Step 4: Transfer the drained kidney beans to a large bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to coarsely mash the beans, leaving some chunks for texture.
Step 5: Combine the cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, soy sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper in the bowl with the mashed beans. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 6: Form the mixture into 1.5-inch balls, pressing firmly to ensure they hold their shape.
Step 7: Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs into three separate shallow bowls. Roll each ball first in flour, then dip in the eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Step 8: In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Gently drop a few balls at a time into the hot oil, frying for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked boudin balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 9: Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 767.7 g | 984% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.0 g | 555% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 370 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 9127 mg | 397% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.1 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.8 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 101.4 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 31.6 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 4393 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
