Description
A hearty and flavorful dish, this dirty rice with sausage combines savory spices and textures for a perfect family meal or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 lb ground sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and measuring everything out for a smooth cooking process.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Crumble the ground sausage into the skillet and cook until browned thoroughly (approximately 7-10 minutes).
- Stir in the rinsed rice along with chicken broth and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving. Adjust seasonings if necessary and sprinkle fresh parsley on top if desired.
Notes
- Swap the sausage for chicken or shrimp to customize your dish.
- Feel free to use different colored bell peppers for added visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg