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Cajun Rice Recipe

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This flavorful Cajun Rice recipe combines sautéed bell peppers and onions with aromatic spices and long-grain white rice simmered in low-sodium chicken broth, creating a tender and tasty side dish perfect for any Cajun-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced

Dairy

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter

Liquids and Broth

  • 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Spices and Seasonings

  • 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

Grains

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, taking care not to burn it. Once the butter has melted, add the diced red and green bell peppers along with the diced yellow onion. Stir to coat the vegetables and sauté them for 5 to 7 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
  2. Add Broth and Spices: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, then add kosher salt, garlic powder, ground thyme, ground paprika, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add Rice and Simmer: Once boiling, add the long-grain white rice to the saucepan and stir well. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  4. Cook Rice: Allow the rice to cook undisturbed for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to ensure proper cooking.
  5. Rest and Fluff: Remove the saucepan from heat and keep it covered. Let the rice rest for 10 minutes to finish steaming. After resting, remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving. Enjoy your flavorful Cajun Rice!

Notes

  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Feel free to add cooked sausage or shrimp for a heartier meal.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use olive oil instead of butter.
  • To enhance the Cajun flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning.
  • Make sure to let the rice rest after cooking to achieve fluffy texture.

Keywords: Cajun rice, Cajun side dish, seasoned rice, bell pepper rice, spicy rice

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