Dirty Rice With Mushrooms

Published Feb. 24, 2022

Dirty Rice With Mushrooms
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
35 minutes
Rating
4(935)
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This vegetarian version of Southern dirty rice replaces the traditional ground beef and chicken livers with hearty mushrooms, creamy black-eyed peas and flavorful spices for a satisfying one-pot meal. The recipe starts with the classic Cajun holy trinity onion, green bell pepper and celery in equal parts to create a flavorful foundation. Mushroom broth adds even more depth and reinforces the earthy cremini mushrooms, while a drizzle of hot sauce adds tang and kick. Serve with simple leafy greens or chopped salad.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • ¼cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
  • ½cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • ½cup finely chopped celery
  • ½cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
  • 8ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and finely chopped
  • 1tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2cups long-grain white rice
  • 2teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3cups store-bought or homemade mushroom broth
  • 1(15-ounce can) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • ½cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
  • Hot sauce, for serving
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

523 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 101 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 1114 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add onion, celery and bell pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and their liquid is absorbed, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add rice, Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir until well blended, then add broth, scraping bottom of pot to remove any browned bits. Bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. Step 3

    Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Scatter black-eyed peas on top in an even layer, cover and cook 3 minutes longer. Turn off heat.

  4. Step 4

    Add scallions to the pot, and fluff rice with a fork. Divide among bowls and garnish with more scallions. Serve with hot sauce.

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Make Your Own Cajun Seasoning - https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/cajun-seasoning/

I think that instead of using homemade broth, you can Use the dried porcini’s to make the broth and add some mushrooms, to give it some body. Alternative add some white miso for some more umami flavor. I think I will make this with chickpeas as I don’t like black eyed peas.

From the link provided by Vln2. Thank You Vln2! paprika (some people prefer using smoked paprika) kosher salt garlic powder ground black pepper ground white pepper onion powder dried oregano cayenne thyme

We didn’t have any cajun seasoning on hand, so used Old Bay. My husband LOVED it!

So easy and tasty! Vegetable broth works great if you can't find mushroom broth at the grocery store.

A good recipe for my class with lots of chopping, mincing, adding extra of vegetables, cooking the peas from scratch, adjusting for brown rice, making a mushroom stock and very delicious end product.

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