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Cajun Rice Pilaf (Rice Cooker)

Recipe #296686 | 30 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Impera_Magna

Recipe is from B. Mills & A. Ross' "Desperation Dinners" column in the {Raleigh NC) News & Observer. Posting b/c I want to be able to find the recipe.... sounds delicious! NOTE: Stove top instructions are included in the recipe.

Posted on: Apr 6, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 t beef bouillon powder or crystals)
  • tablespoon olive oil
  • teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup bacon bit (or 4 oz finely diced ham, kielbasa or andouille sausage)
  • 1/2 small onion (for 1/2 c diced)
  • small celery rib (for 1/2 c diced)
  • cup long grain rice
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Pour chicken broth into rice cooker.
    2. 2
      Crumble bouillon cube to a powder and add to broth.
    3. 3
      Add olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and pepper.
    4. 4
      Add bacon bits, diced onion, diced celery, and rice. Stir well.
    5. 5
      Turn rice cooker on ad cook until machine shuts off (or shifts to WARM mode) and rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
    6. 6
      Stir and fluff rice with fork (or paddle utensil provided with rice cooker) and serve.
    7. 7
      STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients, except rice, to medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, add rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender, appx 17 minutes. Stir and fluff rice with fork and serve.
    8. 8
      NOTES: You may add up to 1/3 c additional veggies, such as diced bell peppers or cooked red beans.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (200g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1/4 cup bacon bits

    Calories 225
    Calories from Fat 39 (17%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 4.4g 6%
    Saturated Fat 0.8g 3%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 518mg 21%
    Potassium 193mg 5%
    Total Carbohydrate 39.4g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%
    Sugars 1.1g
    Protein 5.8g 11%
    Vitamin A 20mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 6%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 2%
    Vitamin C 1mg 2%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 26mg 2%
    Iron 2mg 13%

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