Cajun Sausage with Rice (Printable Version)
A bold mix of browned sausage, steamed rice, and colorful veggies cooked in a single skillet with zesty Cajun seasoning. Simple, fast, and delicious.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped into small bits
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12 oz Andouille sausage (or Kielbasa), cut into rounds
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Salt and pepper, add as much or as little as you like
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1 red bell pepper, chopped small
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1 green bell pepper, diced evenly
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped up
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1 cup long-grain rice (rinse it first)
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1 1/2 cups chicken stock
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2 tbsp Cajun spice blend
→ Garnish
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Finely sliced green onions
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Fresh-cut parsley leaves
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Hot sauce to sprinkle on before eating
# Steps:
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Chop garlic into tiny bits. Rinse rice in cold water until it’s no longer cloudy. Slice sausage into even pieces, and dice peppers and onion.
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In a large pan, warm olive oil over medium heat. Toss in sausage slices and cook until they're golden, about 5-7 minutes. Pull them out and set aside.
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Using the same pan, stir in the diced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for around 3 minutes, then toss in the chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
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Stir rice into the veggies, cooking for 2 minutes to toast it a bit. Pour in chicken broth and mix in Cajun spice. Let it boil, turn heat low, cover tightly, and simmer 15-20 minutes till soft.
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Toss sausage back into the pan, mixing it into the rice and veggies. Let everything warm up for 3-5 minutes. Serve with parsley and green onions sprinkled on top.
# Notes:
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You can swap in any smoked sausage you prefer.
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Play around with Cajun seasoning to fit how spicy you like it.
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Perfect dish to save leftovers for another day.