DIRTY RICE WITH MUSHROOMS

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This vegetarian version of Southern dirty rice replaces the traditional ground beef and chicken livers with hearty mushrooms, creamy black-eyed peas and flavorful spices for a satisfying one-pot meal. The recipe starts with the classic Cajun holy trinity - onion, green bell pepper and celery in equal parts - to create a flavorful foundation. Mushroom broth adds even more depth and reinforces the earthy cremini mushrooms, while a drizzle of hot sauce adds tang and kick. Serve with simple leafy greens or chopped salad.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, weeknight, grains and rice, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups long-grain white rice
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3 cups store-bought or homemade mushroom broth
1 (15-ounce can) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add onion, celery and bell pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and their liquid is absorbed, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add rice, Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir until well blended, then add broth, scraping bottom of pot to remove any browned bits. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Scatter black-eyed peas on top in an even layer, cover and cook 3 minutes longer. Turn off heat.
  • Add scallions to the pot, and fluff rice with a fork. Divide among bowls and garnish with more scallions. Serve with hot sauce.

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