Description
This Cajun Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together a mix of spices, meat, vegetables, and rice to create a delicious one-pot meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a side dish for a gathering, this Cajun-inspired dish is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or pork sausage
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add vegetables and spices: Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and uncooked rice. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Cook rice: Pour in the chicken broth, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth.
- You can also add diced tomatoes or chopped cooked chicken for variety.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning and cayenne to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
