Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing
Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing blends sweet, tender crawfish tails with aromatic trinity vegetables, ground beef, and toasted pecans for a richly seasoned bite in every forkful. Creole spices and fresh herbs add warmth and depth, making it a standout side for holiday tables or a festive weekend dinner alongside roasted meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 81 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in the rice. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine the ground beef, celery, onion, bell peppers, and garlic in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Stir the cooked rice, crawfish tails, green onions, pecans, and butter into the ground beef mixture; season with Creole seasoning and black pepper. Keep cooking until everything is well combined, about 3 minutes; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
- Calories 342.08 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 24.65 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 21.95 g 8%
- Total Fat 18.05 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 4.7 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 139.19 mg High 46%
- Sodium 210.14 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 3.81 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.68 g --
- Added Sugars 1.34 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 119.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.81 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 535.35 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 56.25 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 18.97 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Shellfish 🦐
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing is a Cajun and Creole side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chopped Pecans. Each serving provides about 342.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chopped Pecans, Crawfish. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 342.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing healthy?
- Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 342.08 calories and 24.65 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 210.14 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.7 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Shellfish, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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