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Cajun Rice
Cajun rice comes together easily and is a flavorful side dish.
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Cajun
Keyword:
bell pepper, rice
Ingredients
1
cup
white rice
cooked to package directions
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
large red bell pepper
diced
6
cloves
garlic
minced
1
tablespoon
tomato paste
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
1
teaspoon
Cajun or Creole seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the peppers and saute until they reach your desired tenderness.
Add the garlic and saute until it just starts to brown. Stir in the tomato paste and let cook for about one more minute.
Add in the rice, lemon juice and seasonings, stirring to combine everything and making sure the rice is heated through. Serve.