Dirty Rice

Name: Dirty Rice
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced; 1 onion, peeled and finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 3 cups cooked long-grain white or brown rice; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup sliced green onions

December 20, 2011

Dirty rice is a spicy Cajun dish typically made with sausage, chicken giblets, and vegetables—the meats color the rice and make it look “dirty.” There are as many versions of the dish as there are cooks. This one, contributed by Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen, in Oakland, California, is spicy, light, and meatless.

Cooks' Note

Cut the kernels from 1 or 2 ears of corn and add to the rice with the seasonings and green onions. If you like, add a diced tomato as well.

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