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Cajun Fried Rice





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Makes 4 servings

Beth Malloy keeps her freezer stocked with sausage and okra so that she can assemble this spicy rice dish whenever she has leftover cooked rice. Use a prepared Cajun spice blend or mix 3/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 8 ounces andouille or other cooked spicy sausage, diced (about 1/4 in.)
 1 onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped
 1 teaspoon minced garlic
 10 ounce frozen sliced okra, thawed
 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
 1 tablespoon Cajun spice blend (see notes)
Step 1
1

Pour oil into a 12-inch frying pan or a 14-inch wok over medium-high heat. When hot, add sausage and stir often until slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and okra; stir often until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
2

Gently mix in rice and Cajun spice blend; stir occasionally until the rice is hot and golden and the okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories462
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 1247mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 57g21%

Dietary Fiber 3.7g14%
Protein 14g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.