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Cajun Dirty Rice

If you’re looking for a bold, flavour-packed side dish that can instantly elevate any meal, this Cajun Dirty Rice is a brilliant go-to. It’s smoky, slightly spicy, and full of that classic Cajun-inspired seasoning, but still completely Slimming World friendly and SWIP free, so it fits perfectly into your healthy eating plan.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Slimming World: 0
Weight Watchers: 8
Calories: 380
Course Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200g Basmati Rice [Dry Weight]
  • 6 Bacon Medallions [All extra visible fat removed, roughly chopped]
  • 1 Red Pepper [Deseeded, diced]
  • 1 Onion [Diced]
  • 2 Garlic Cloves [Crushed]
  • 150g Frozen Peas
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • ½ tsp Thyme
  • ½ tsp Chilli Powder
  • 400ml Chicken Stock
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Low calorie cooking spray

Instructions

  • Wash the rice in cold water (twice) then cook according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Spray a large frying pan with Frylight. Add the diced bacon and cook until lightly browned and starting to crisp.
  • Stir in the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Add the smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and chilli powder. Stir well so everything is coated in the spices.
  • Add the cooked rice, frozen peas, and chicken stock. Stir well and simmer for 7–10 minutes until everything is hot and the stock has mostly absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.