Description
A flavorful Cajun Rice recipe that combines the perfect blend of spices with colorful bell peppers and tender rice. Easy to make and delicious to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
Seasonings:
- 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add diced peppers and onion, sauté until softened.
- Season and Boil: Add chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Add Rice: Stir in rice, cover, and simmer.
- Simmer: Cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Let it rest for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg