Easy Cajun Dirty Rice with Sausage: A Simple and Flavorful Recipe to Try!
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A simple and flavorful recipe that brings the taste of Cajun cuisine to your table.
- Author: Christiana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the rice and Cajun seasoning, mixing well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute the sausage with chicken or shrimp for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg