Cajun Rice Pilaf Recipes

CAJUN RICE PILAF (RICE COOKER)

Steps:

• Pour chicken broth into rice cooker.
• Crumble bouillon cube to a powder and add to broth.
• Add olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and pepper.
• Add bacon bits, diced onion, diced celery, and rice. Stir well.
• Turn rice cooker on ad cook until machine shuts off (or shifts to WARM mode) and rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
• Stir and fluff rice with fork (or paddle utensil provided with rice cooker) and serve.
• STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients, except rice, to medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, add rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender, appx 17 minutes. Stir and fluff rice with fork and serve.
• NOTES: You may add up to 1/3 c additional veggies, such as diced bell peppers or cooked red beans.

CAJUN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup wild rice blend in boiling salted water until tender, about 40 minutes; drain. Brown 3 ounces each ground pork and chopped andouille sausage in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 chopped red bell pepper, 2 chopped celery stalks and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, the cooked rice and 1 bunch chopped scallions and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Season with salt.
• Per serving: Calories: 214; Total Fat: 10 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 9 grams; Total carbohydrates: 23 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 19 milligrams;
• Sodium: 324 milligrams

CAJUN-STYLE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Boil sausage in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes. While the sausage is boiling, remove the shells from the shrimp. Put shells and tails in 2 cups of water. Bring shrimp water to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Grill the sausage links for about 5 minutes or until they are completely cooked through. Brush the shrimp with 1/2 tablespoon oil and grill about 2 minutes per side. Pull off and set aside.
• Heat a medium pot on medium high heat and add vegetable oil, onions, and red pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add Cajun seasoning and rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the Syrah Rose, stir for a few seconds, and strain the shrimp stock into the pot. Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop the shrimp and sausage into bite-sized pieces.
• Once rice is done, add peas, shrimp, and sausage and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Garnish with chopped green onions.

EASY CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine rice, water (or broth) and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 14 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside when done. Keep covered.
• Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Season generously with cajun seasoning. Add one tablespoon of the olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and brown on the other side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, increase heat to high, and when the oil is hot, carefully add the onions and bell peppers. Add more seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and browned.
• Add the tomatoes to the onions and bell peppers, then add the chicken back in, along with any juices that may have collected on the plate. Add the cooked rice and stir until well combined. Add the cheese if desired and stir well to combine

ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and then the cajun spice mix (store-bought or homemade)
• Sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
• Add some more oil and fry the onions and peppers until softened.
• Add the black beans and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and fry for a further minute.
• Place the chicken back on and cover in chopped tomatoes.
• Add chicken stock and more cajun spice (to taste).
• Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
• Enjoy!

CAJUN FISH & RICE PILAF (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 19)

Steps:

• Spray base of a medium saucepan with cooking oil. Cook onion, celery and garlic, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant.
• Add rice; stir to coat in mixture. Add stock; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered tightly, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.
• Meanwhile, spray medium frying pan with cooking oil. Sprinkle fish with cajun spice; cook in pan.
• Serve pilaf with fish.