Easy Creole Rice
This vibrant Creole rice is a flavor explosion in every bite. With its unique blend of veggies, herbs, and a touch of spice, it elevates any main course from simple to sensational.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 209kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups water/ chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup roma tomatoes diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- salt and pepper
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- First things first, we gotta rinse that jasmine rice! Give it a good swish in a strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for fluffy, separate grains of rice.2 cups rice
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.2 tablespoon butter
- Add the garlic and onion, sauté until softened and fragrant.1 tablespoon garlic, ½ cup chopped onion
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes, and red bell peppers.½ cup roma tomatoes, 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning, ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- Add the rice and toss it with the vegetables and seasoning to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.4 cups water/ chicken broth, salt and pepper
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with cilantro before serving.cilantro for garnish
Notes
- Use jasmine rice for a light, fluffy texture.
- Sauté the veggies thoroughly to develop a rich, deep flavor.
- Let the rice steam in the pot with the lid on for perfect doneness.
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.5g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 3.2g | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 7mg
