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Cajun Rice

Savory Cajun Rice: Your Quick One-Pot Southern Delight

This Cajun Rice is a comforting, one-pot meal filled with bold flavors and versatility, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Red or yellow can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow onion works well as a substitute.
  • 3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste, especially with regular broth.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to your spice tolerance.
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning Tailor the amount to your heat preference.
For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice Jasmine rice can be used for a floral aroma.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 diced green bell pepper and 1 chopped red onion; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, along with salt and black pepper to taste; stir well for 1 minute.
  4. Carefully add 3 cups of low-sodium chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer over about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Once simmering, stir in 1 ½ cups of long-grain white rice; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes.
  6. After cooking, remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes; fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, fluff the rice gently and adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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