Vegetarian Nutty Cajun Dirty Rice

All the bold flavor of dirty rice, no meat required - our Nutty Cajun pecan meal and toasted pecans bring the savory depth.

Prep 10 min | Cook 30 min | Serves 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Nutty Cajun Pecan Meal
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1/4 cup sweet bell peppers
• 2 Tbsp chopped shallot
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 6 1/2 cups water
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Dash of paprika, for serving

Instructions

1. Toast the chopped pecans for 5 minutes in a 325°F oven.
2. Melt the butter in a large sauce pot, then add the shallot, garlic, and bell peppers.
3. Stir over medium heat until fragrant, then add the water and soy sauce.
4. Bring to a boil, add the rice, and return to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the pecan meal and toasted pecans.
7. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
8. Finish with a dash of paprika and enjoy.

Tip: Toasting the pecans first is what gives this its deep, savory flavor.

Made with our Nutty Cajun Coating Mix.