Creole Rice

Creole cuisine is a blend of various influences that have merged together in a melting pot. One of the greatest admirers of this cuisine was Louis Armstrong - according to him, rice and beans are the foundation of every good dish.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 340 g Rice, white, long grain

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 1 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

  • 1 piece Bell pepper, yellow, fresh

  • 1 teaspoon Salt, table

  • 1 spoon Thyme, fresh

  • 1 spoon Parsley, fresh

  • 3 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Steps

  1. Soak the rice in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain it. Place a pot with 1.5 liters of water on the stove. Peel, wash, and chop the onion. Wash the bell pepper, clean it, and cut it into pieces. Add the onion, bell pepper, salt, parsley, and thyme to the water. Stir in the rice and cook over moderate heat for 20 minutes.

  2. Thoroughly drain the rice along with the vegetables. Heat oil in a large pan, then sauté the rice with the vegetables for 5 minutes while stirring, to dry it out. Serve the prepared rice as a side dish with your chosen meal.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 196.81 kcal
  • Fat: 0 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42.09 g
    • Sugars: 1.16 g
  • Protein: 3.63 g
  • Fiber: 0.87 g

Advice

Creole rice is an excellent side dish for Columbus chicken.