For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the rice mixture. To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the ground turkey with plant-based crumbles or finely diced mushrooms. This rice can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy meal. It also freezes well.
Ke's Cajun (Dirty) Rice
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS183
Elevate your meal with this vibrant Cajun-inspired rice dish. Infused with savory ground turkey, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of zesty spices, it's the perfect complement to any Cajun feast or a satisfying meal on its own. Get ready for a flavor explosion!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate18 g
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Cholesterol28 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium107 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. (Approximately 40-50 minutes). Set aside.
02 Step
Recipe View In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it begins to brown and render some fat. (2-3 minutes). Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Continue cooking until the turkey is fully cooked, the vegetables are tender, and the onions are translucent. (5-8 minutes). Drain any excess grease.
03 Step
Recipe View Stir in the cooked brown rice, 1/3 cup of water, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, celery flakes, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the liquid is absorbed. (Approximately 10 minutes).
04 Step
Recipe View Season with salt and additional black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Lily Bashirian
Jun 22, 2025My family loved this rice! It's a great side dish to our Cajun chicken.
Austyn Smitham
Apr 10, 2025This has become a staple in our household. We love the versatility of this dish.
Adelbert Auer
Jan 21, 2025I added a little bit of Andouille sausage to the rice for an extra kick. It was amazing!
Ardith Schoen
Sep 12, 2024I'm not a big fan of brown rice, but this recipe converted me! It was so flavorful and delicious.
Litzy Macgyver
Sep 4, 2024Easy to follow instructions and the rice turned out great. Will definitely make again!
Queen Anderson
Dec 20, 2023This recipe is fantastic! The rice came out perfectly, and the Cajun flavors were spot on.
Cale Shields
Nov 27, 2023I found that adding a bay leaf while the rice simmers enhances the flavor even more.