*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                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.