Cajun Rice
This easy baked Cajun rice features the holy trinity of Cajun cooking, onion, celery and bell pepper, and is a flavorful side dish for so many meals.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 237kcal
Ingredients
Rice Pilaf
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
Instructions
Rice Pilaf
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat a saute pan, or any large heavy pan with a tight-fitting lid, on the stove over medium heat. Add the butter.
- When the butter has melted, add the chopped onions, peppers and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in the rice, and toast until lightly browned, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, salt, and Cajun seasoning, and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil on the stove, then cover with a tight-fitting lid. If your lid is not tight-fitting, cover the pan first with a sheet of aluminum foil, and then with the lid, to prevent steam from escaping.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the oven and leave the lid on to let the rice steam another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 993IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg