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Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

I needed a simple, yet tasty, dish for dinner the other night. I found a few things in the fridge, searched around online, and ended up making this not-quite-authentic-but-still-very-good dish.
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword Cajun, rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 867kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 5 cups chicken stock divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the rice per package instructions, substituting the chicken stock for water.
  • Meanwhile, add the oil to a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausage and brown on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and the remaining cup of broth. Stir.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir rice into the pan.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Can't find andouille? Substitute smoked sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 867kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg