Ke's Cajun-Style Dirty Rice
Ke's Cajun-Style Dirty Rice blends nutty brown rice with savory ground turkey, sweet onion, and green bell pepper for a warmly spiced bite in every forkful. Cajun seasoning layers gentle heat and aromatics without overpowering, making it satisfying yet light. Serve it alongside roasted meats or enjoy as a simple weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 40 to 50 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Cook and stir the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until it releases some fat, 2 to 3 minutes; stir in the bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Continue cooking and stirring until the turkey is crumbly and no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes more. Drain excess grease, if needed. Stir in the cooked brown rice, 1/3 cup water, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, celery flakes, and black pepper.
- 3
Bring the rice mixture to a simmer; cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 217.43 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.18 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.91 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.3 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 37.37 mg Moderate
- Sodium 343.28 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.24 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.24 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.64 g Moderate
- Calcium 27.21 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.04 mg Moderate
- Potassium 338.83 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 86.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.89 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ke's Cajun Style Dirty Rice is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Cajun Seasoning, and Celery Flakes. Each serving provides about 217.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ke's Cajun-Style Dirty Rice?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Ke's Cajun-Style Dirty Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Cajun Seasoning, Celery Flakes, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Ke's Cajun-Style Dirty Rice?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ke's Cajun-Style Dirty Rice?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 217.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ke's Cajun-Style Dirty Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
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