Cajun Sausage and Rice
User Reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Sausage and Rice
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Easy one-skillet Cajun sausage and rice recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow or green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
- 12 ounces andouille sausage or kielbasa sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups instant white rice
- Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the oil and then the bell peppers, celery, and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomato paste, and cook, stirring the entire time, for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the rice.
- Cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Rice: It's important to use white instant rice. Using brown instant rice or regular rice will alter the cooking times and may alter the amount of broth needed.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
470mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1124IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1124IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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