Description
A flavorful Southern classic dish made with rice, sausage, and Cajun spices that brings warmth and comfort to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound sausage (andouille or smoked sausage)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering all needed items and dicing the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
- Cook the rice by rinsing it in cold water until the water runs clear, then combine it with chicken broth in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Sauté the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, slicing it into bite-sized pieces and cooking until browned and crispy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the cooked rice and Cajun seasoning into the sausage and vegetable mixture, folding gently to combine and adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Finish by letting the dirty rice cook for a few more minutes to meld the flavors together. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For variations, try using diced mushrooms for a vegetarian option or adding shrimp for a seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cajun, Dirty Rice, Sausage, Southern, Comfort Food, Rice Dish