Description
A flavorful and easy Cajun Rice recipe that combines bell peppers, onions, and spices with fluffy white rice for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
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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 teaspoon 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
- Add the butter to a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Do not allow the butter to burn. As soon as the butter has melted, add the diced peppers and onion and stir to coat. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and bay leaf to the saucepan and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- Add the rice, stir, and top with a lid. Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and tender to your liking. Set aside for 10 minutes, covered.
- After the resting time, fluff the rice with a fork, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
