Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe - How To Make Louisiana Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

chicken liver

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned mushrooms are more affordable.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: creole seasoning

Homemade blends can control sodium levels.

Rinse 2 cups of long grain white rice to remove starch.

In a medium saucepan over high heat, add the rinsed rice and 4 cups of chicken stock.

Bring the rice and chicken stock to a boil.

Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

After 15 minutes, fluff the rice and set it aside.

Dice 1 yellow onion, 1 stalk of celery, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 clove of garlic.

Slice 14 ounces of andouille sausage.

In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of canola oil and let it heat up.

Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot and let it brown for about 6 minutes.

Once browned, add the diced onion, celery, green bell pepper, minced garlic, and 1 cup of chicken stock to the pot.

Add 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of ground thyme, 1/4 teaspoon each of onion powder and garlic powder, and kosher salt and white pepper to taste.

Stir the mixture and let it cook until the liquid reduces down for about 7 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cooked rice until every grain is coated in the sausage mixture.

Transfer the dirty rice to a large bowl and add chopped green onions for garnish.

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