Dirty Rice Recipe
This Cajun-inspired Dirty Rice Recipe is a one-pot, spicy Southern comfort food that’s ready in under an hour, packed with sausage, bell peppers, onions, celery, and Creole seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or brown rice—add 10 minutes cook time
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter butter deepens the flavor
- 1 lb spicy Cajun sausage sliced or crumbled (substitutes: mild chicken sausage)
- 1 large onion finely chopped (Vidalia adds sweetness)
- 1 green bell pepper diced (red/yellow for extra color)
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced (save leaves for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic minced (fresh for best aroma)
- 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning Tony Chachere’s is reliable
- 1 tsp smoked paprika for subtle smokiness
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or a few fresh sprigs
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or veggie broth
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 scallions sliced for garnish
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley brightens the dish
Instructions
- Warm oil or butter over medium-high in a Dutch oven. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Cook onion, bell pepper, and celery until onions turn translucent. Add garlic.
- Sprinkle Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, and thyme; stir for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the rice until every grain glistens.
- Add broth, bring to a gentle boil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook undisturbed for 18-20 minutes.
- Uncover, fluff with a fork, then stir in scallions and parsley. Adjust seasoning.
- Plate it up and offer lemon wedges for a citrusy pop.
Notes
Rinse rice under cold water to remove starch for fluffier grains.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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