Savory Cajun Rice: Your New Favorite Easy Side Dish

Cajun Rice: An easy, flavorful side dish perfect for elevating any meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or use salted butter
1 cup long-grain white rice such as jasmine or basmati

For the Vegetables

1 medium red bell pepper finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion diced

For the Seasoning

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust according to broth saltiness
1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic to taste
0.5 teaspoon ground thyme or oregano as a substitute
1 teaspoon ground paprika smoked paprika for more flavor
0.5 teaspoon black pepper add more for extra kick
1 leaf bay leaf remove before serving

Equipment

medium-sized saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cajun Rice

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
Sauté chopped red and green bell peppers and diced yellow onion for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Add chicken broth and spices; bring to a vigorous boil.
Stir in long-grain white rice; cover and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Let simmer for 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid.
Let the rice rest for 10 minutes covered before fluffing with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cajun Rice can be adapted into Dirty Rice by adding ground meats during cooking.

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