Description
A flavorful Cajun dish featuring smoked sausage, rice, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced (Andouille or kielbasa)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional, taste first)
- 1 cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook 3–4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes to toast the rice slightly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cooked sausage and peas or corn (if using). Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg