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                               Cajun Rice

Recipe By     : Unknown
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cajun                            Rice

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                    Yellow onion -- chopped
  1                    Green bell pepper --
                       - chopped
  1       bn           Green onions -- chopped
  2       cl           Garlic -- crushed
    1/2   lb           Mushrooms -- cleaned &
                       - sliced
 16       oz           Stewed tomatoes --
                       - * see note
    1/4   c            Green chiles -- canned
  1       ts           Chili powder
  1       ts           Cajun spice mix -- see
                       - directions
    1/4   c            Fresh cilantro -- chopped
  2       ds           Tabasco sauce
  4       c            Brown rice -- cooked
                       - ** see note
                       Homemade Cajun Spice Mix:
  3       tb           Paprika
  2       ts           Onion powder
  2       ts           Ground black pepper
  2       ts           Ground white pepper
  2       ts           Cayenne
  1       ts           Ground dried oregano
  1       ts           Ground dried thyme
    1/2   ts           Celery seed

 Preparation Time: 25 minutes

 Saute the onion, green pepper, scallions, garlic, and mushrooms in
 a small amount of water for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining
 ingredients (except for the rice) and mix well. Stir in the cooked
 rice, heat through, and serve.

 Note: Some Commerical Cajun spice mixes are now available. To make
 your own Cajun spice mix, combine the ingredients, mix together,
 and store in a tightly covered container.

 Makes about 1/3 cup.


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Notes: I added 1 cooked link of turkey kielbasa, sliced and 1 cup
precooked, frozen shrimp. Tasted just like jambalaya! Also used
Lusianne's Cajun Spice.