Cajun French: le riz (lu ree) – rice
Rice is a staple in Cajun kitchens. Growing up it was rice & gravy with meals. Now rice is used in many ways. Rice pilaf can be made with various ingredients. For this recipe carrots, green peas, red bell pepper and spinach are used. This dish adds color to any meal and can be used in different ways. It can be molded in a food ring, scooped with an ice cream scoop or served using a spoon. Any way you serve it, it will add color and flavor to your dish.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
1 cup Parboiled Rice
2 cups water
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
½ cup frozen green peas
½ cup small chopped carrot
½ cup small chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Directions:
Place 2 cups water in pot
Turn burner on high
Add carrots
Add 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
When water boils add:
Rice
Bell Pepper
Peas
Stir mixture
When rice returns to a boil reduce heat to simmer
Set timer for 15 minutes
After 15 minutes, turn off heat
Add spinach and mix, gently combining
Set time for 10 minutes
Crack lid
After 10 minutes fluff rice
Cover and set aside
