Vegan Étouffée - Laura's Vegan Table

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice (I use organic long grain)
• 2-4 vegan sausages (I used Field Roast)
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups veggie broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
• salt to taste
• 1 scallion, green parts chopped