Dirty Rice – Vegetarian Style

Dirty rice is a traditional Cajun dish that gets its name from the ‘dirty’ appearance of the rice, which is colored by the spices and vegetables used in the recipe.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Dirty Rice – Vegetarian Style

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Cajun, Southern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Rice Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Long-grain Rice
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (chopped)
• 2 stalk Celery (chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 2 tablespoon Green Onions (chopped)
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook the rice in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
2. In a separate large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Mix well to combine.
6. Cook the dirty rice for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is heated through.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.