Description
Experience the comforting flavors of this delicious dirty rice, featuring savory sausage and aromatic spices for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces chicken or turkey sausage, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sliced sausage to the skillet; cook until the sausage is browned.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and Cajun seasoning, mixing well to coat the rice with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with mushrooms or plant-based alternatives.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference for a milder or spicier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg