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Cajun Rice

Easy and Flavorful Cajun Rice to Elevate Your Meals

Cajun Rice is a vibrant side dish with bold flavors, perfect for pairing with grilled meats or seafood.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Brown rice is a healthier choice, but may need longer cooking times.
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian twist.
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Yellow or orange bell peppers make great substitutes.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Can be replaced with more colored peppers as desired.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust with sea salt or regular salt to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic could be a fresh alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Thyme Oregano can serve as a different herbal twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Paprika Smoked paprika can deepen the flavor profile.
  • to taste Black Pepper White pepper is a fine alternative.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Fresh bay leaves will enhance flavor; dried will work too.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cajun Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until it’s fully liquefied but not browned.
  2. Add 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1 finely chopped yellow onion to the melted butter. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and stir in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of ground thyme, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  4. Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of long-grain white rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. After cooking, remove from heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice gently with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Experiment with different broths for unique flavor profiles and feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables.

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