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Cajun Rice Recipe (LouisianaStyle Rice) The Anthony Kitchen
Cajun Rice Recipe (LouisianaStyle Rice) The Anthony Kitchen from www.theanthonykitchen.com

Description

Cajun rice salad is a delicious and healthy dish that combines the flavors of Cajun seasoning with rice, vegetables, and protein. This recipe is perfect for those who love the taste of spicy Cajun food and want to incorporate more veggies into their diet. It's a refreshing and filling salad that can be served as a side dish or a main course.

Prep time

The prep time for this Cajun rice salad recipe is around 15-20 minutes. This includes chopping the vegetables, cooking the rice, and preparing the dressing.

Cook Time

The cooking time for the rice is around 18-20 minutes, depending on the type of rice you're using. The protein can be cooked separately and added to the salad before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of long-grain rice
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup of corn
  • 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions and let it cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, red and green peppers, onion, corn, black beans, avocado, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the rice salad and toss until everything is well coated.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Season with more salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Notes

This Cajun rice salad can be easily customized to your liking. You can add more or less of any ingredient, depending on your taste. You can also add some cooked shrimp or chicken to make it a complete meal.

Nutrition Info

This recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Each serving contains:
  • Calories: 428
  • Total Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 271mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11g
  • Sugars: 10g
  • Protein: 10g

Recipe Tips

  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked rice from the store.
  • Make sure to rinse the black beans before adding them to the salad to remove excess salt.
  • If you don't have Cajun seasoning, you can use a combination of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • You can use any type of bell pepper that you like, or a combination of colors for a more colorful salad.
  • For a creamier dressing, you can add some Greek yogurt or sour cream to the dressing mixture.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Cajun rice salad!


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