Ke’s Cajun (Dirty) Rice

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1
Ke's Cajun (Dirty) Rice is a delicious and hearty dish for any time of day!
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup water
1 pinch salt , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
318
Sugar
2g
Fat
12g
Ke's Cajun (Dirty) Rice is a traditional Cajun dish that originated in Louisiana. It gets the name dirty rice because of the brown color from the bits of ground meat and spices that are mixed in with the rice. This dish is typically made with chicken livers, but this recipe uses ground turkey instead for a leaner and healthier option. The Cajun seasoning and other spices give this dish a bold and zesty flavor that is sure to please. It's perfect for a filling and comforting meal at any time of day.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice with cold water in a fine-mesh strainer and place in a pot with 1 1/2 cups of water; stir in a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2.While the rice simmers, cook the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally to break up the chunks, until browned, about 10 minutes.
3.Add the green bell pepper, onion, garlic, garlic powder, crushed celery flakes, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
4.Add the 1/3 cup of water to the skillet and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir the turkey mixture into the cooked rice, tossing to combine well. Serve immediately.

PROS

Ke’s Cajun (Dirty) Rice is a hearty and flavorful meal that provides a healthy dose of protein and fiber.
It is a one-pot meal, perfect for busy weeknights.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in sodium and fat due to the meat used.
It may not be suitable for individuals looking to limit their sodium and fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with protein from the ground turkey and fiber from the brown rice.
Bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C and other antioxidants that have been linked to improved immune function and reduced inflammation in the body.

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