Cajun Rice
Cajun Rice is a trusty sidekick for many a meal. Long-grain brown rice is the star of the show when infused with Cajun spices, invoking the fiery spirit of the Louisiana bayou. It's a lip-smacking dish packed with a wealth of fibre, vitamins, and minerals to fuel your body's cravings for wholesome deliciousness. This perfect blend of deliciousness and nutrition goes great with Cajun Tofu and roasted veggies. It's the kind of meal that'll keep you energized and ready to ride off into the sunset, no matter what adventures await.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups raw long-grain brown rice washed and rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup canned low-sodium diced tomatoes (â…“ of 28-oz can)
- 1 large red bell pepper diced with seeds and pulp removed (about 1½ cups)
- 1 tsp Cajun spice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp minced thyme leaves
Instructions
- Place saucepan on medium-high heat and add 1½ cups washed and rinsed raw long-grain brown rice, 2 cups water, 1 cup canned low-sodium diced tomatoes, about 1½ cups diced red bell pepper, and 1 tsp each Cajun spice, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are combined, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low and simmer until all liquid has been absorbed (about 25 minutes).1½ cups raw long-grain brown rice, 2 cups water, 1 cup canned low-sodium diced tomatoes, 1 large red bell pepper, 1 tsp Cajun spice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt
- Remove from stovetop and stir in 1 tbsp minced thyme leaves. Fluff up with a fork and cover.1 tbsp minced thyme leaves
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 680mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1930IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
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