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Spicy And Classic Cajun Rice

Spicy And Classic Cajun Rice: Your New Favorite Side Dish

Discover the flavorful Spicy And Classic Cajun Rice that captures the essence of Southern cuisine, perfect as a side or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Substitute with brown rice for an earthy flavor.
  • 3.25 cups Low-sodium chicken broth Vegetable broth makes it vegetarian-friendly.
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted butter Swap with olive oil for a lighter touch.
For the Vegetables
  • 1/2 Yellow onion Diced; shallots are a great mild substitute.
  • 1/2 Green bell pepper Seeded and diced; any sweet pepper variety works well.
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper Seeded and diced; more green pepper is fine if needed.
For the Spices
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can offer even more intensity.
  • 1 tsp Ground paprika Try smoked paprika for a flavor boost.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground thyme Dried oregano can serve as a substitute.
  • 1 Bay leaf Remove before serving.
  • 1.25 tsp Kosher salt Adjust based on your taste preference.
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Feel free to adjust based on your spice tolerance.

Equipment

  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/3 cup of unsalted butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1/2 diced yellow onion, 1/2 diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 diced red bell pepper to the melted butter. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in 3 1/4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, along with 1 1/4 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground thyme, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
  4. Once the broth is boiling, add 1 cup of long-grain white rice. Stir into the mixture and cover.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat after cooking, let it rest for 10 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover Cajun Rice in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste and enjoy this flavorful dish!

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