Dirty Rice
Prep Time
40 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp butter, divided
  • [q:1/2] lb lean ground pork
  • [q:1/2] lb lean, spicy sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • [q:1/2] cup each chopped onion, celery, green pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • [q:1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • [q:1 1/2] cups uncooked long-grain rice
  • [q:3 1/2] cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • [q:1/2] lb chicken livers, minced, optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
  1. In large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute pork and sausage over high heat until browned, stirring frequently.
  2. Lower heat and add vegetables and seasonings. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add rice and broth and bring to boil. Stir, cover, and lower heat. Simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Saute minced chicken livers, if using, in remaining butter for 3 minutes. Toss chicken livers with rice mixture in ovenproof dish. Cover dish and put in a 225° oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Info
549 Calories, 26 g Protein, 201 mg Cholesterol, 44 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 29 g Total fat (11 g sat), 825 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, [nut:4] Vitamin K, [nut:3] Zinc, [nut:2] Vitamin C, Iron, [nut:1] Vitamin E, Magnesium, Potassium