Savory Cajun Rice Recipe
The whole family will enjoy this quick and simple side dish of cajun rice! Packed with flavor, expertly seasoned, and flecked with peppers and onions.
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Calories: 198kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Large Skillet
- Garlic Press
- Peeler
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ½ green bell pepper seeded and diced
- ½ red bell pepper seeded and diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 3 ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ cup long-grain white rice
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Make sure it doesn't burn.
- Once butter's melted, toss in diced peppers and onions. Stir and sauté for 5-7 mins until they're nice and soft.
- Add chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and a bay leaf. Let it all come to a lively boil.
- Throw in the rice, give it a good stir, and cover it up with a lid. Lower the heat to keep it simmering.
- Let it simmer for 20-25 mins. Your rice should be cooked just right – tender and delicious. Take it off the heat, cover, and wait for 10 mins.
- Grab a fork, fluff up the rice, and serve. Dive into the goodness of your homemade Cajun Rice – it's that simple and that tasty! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 143mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg