Description
This Cajun Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that will complement any main course. The combination of bell peppers, onion, and Cajun spices makes this rice dish a standout addition to your meal.
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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
- 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Sauté Peppers and Onion: Add butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add peppers and onion, sauté until softened.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: Add chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Rice: Stir in rice, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Fluff and Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
