Note that the heat level of Cajun seasoning blends can vary widely. Serve with: Baby spinach salad, corn bread, and pickled okra.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large fresh thyme sprigs, divided, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
1 15 1/2-ounce can red beans or kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
Preparation
Step 1
Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 thyme sprig; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer rice to large bowl; remove thyme sprig. Cool 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir beans, bell pepper, and green onions into rice. Add oil, vinegar, Cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; mix well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining thyme sprig and serve.
