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Cajun Rice Recipe

Cajun Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add diced peppers and onion, sauté until softened.
  2. Season and Boil: Add chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add Rice: Stir in rice, cover, and simmer.
  4. Simmer: Cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. 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