Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
344 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe
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This dirty rice recipe is classic southern cuisine with Cajun style white rice made "dirty" from bits of chicken, beef or pork, so easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper chopped (or use jalapenos for a spicier version, or serranos for even spicier)
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 celery chopped, rib
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 10 ounces ground pork or ground beef
- ½ cup chicken liver finely chopped (or more as desired) - OPTIONAL
- 1.5 cups white rice uncooked (12 ounces)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- herbs fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan (or a pot) to medium heat.
- Add the peppers, onion and celery. Cook them down about 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the ground pork and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook about 5 minutes to brown, stirring here and there.
- Add the chicken livers (if using) and stir them in. Cook them down for 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasonings, bay leaf and dried thyme. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through. Remove the bay leaf.
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
465mg
(19%)
Potassium
411mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1630IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1630IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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