Cajun-Style Rice
Vegetarian Times Issue: May 1, 2003
p.23
Inspired by Louisana’s popular Cajun dish of
“dirty” rice, this variation has all the potency and flavor you
could expect but omits the pork and the chicken livers, which
traditionally give the dish its characteristic color. Perfect
accompaniments are hot cornbread and baked pears. Minted iced tea
or lemonade balances flavors.
Directions
- Place stock in large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium
heat. Add rice, reduce heat to low and cook according to package
directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, and
sauté onion, peppers and celery for 7 to 10 minutes, or until
wilted, fragrant and slightly golden. Remove from skillet, and set
aside. With oil remaining in skillet, cook bacon and meatballs,
adding more oil as needed. Sauté 5 or 6 minutes, and remove from
heat.
- When rice is cooked and all liquid absorbed, add vegetables,
bacon, meatballs, Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt and
pepper to rice, stirring until well combined. Continue to cook 5
minutes more, and serve.
Wine Suggestions
When looking for a wine to pair with this dish, think about why
iced tea and lemonade go well. Their sweetness and absence of
alcohol help tame the heat; meanwhile the tannic acid in the tea
and the citric acid in the lemonade accent the nonspicy flavors.
Your wine choice should do the same.
ingredient list
Serves 6
- 2 cups fat-free vegetable stock
- 1 cup quick-cooking rice
- 2 Tbs. olive oil, or more as needed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cubed
- 1 cup cubed celery
- 5 oz. vegan bacon, diced
- 9 oz. vegan meatballs
- Cajun or Creole seasoning mixture to taste
- Hot pepper sauce to taste
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
| Calories |
250 |
| Protein |
16g |
| Total fat |
8g |
| Carbs |
29g |
| Cholesterol |
mg |
| Sodium |
770mg |
| Fiber |
4g |
| Sugars |
4g |