Description
Dirty rice is a vibrant and flavorful Southern dish that brings the essence of Louisiana cuisine to your table. This one-pot meal combines long-grain rice with savory ground sausage, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices to create a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners. With its irresistible flavors and eye-catching presentation, dirty rice is sure to impress your guests and satisfy their cravings for authentic Southern comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lb ground sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
Instructions
- Gather and chop the onion and bell peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned.
- Add the chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Mix in the rinsed rice and Cajun seasoning until well combined.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg