Cajun Kale, Sausages, And Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Kale, Sausages, And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (I use brown rice); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 10 ounces fresh kale, stems removed and chopped (or 8-10 stalks); 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional); 1/2 lb linguica sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced; 2 1/2 cups water; your favorite hot sauce

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons olive oil
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium onion, diced
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice (I use brown rice)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 ounces fresh kale, stems removed and chopped (or 8-10 stalks)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
1/2 lb linguica sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 1/2 cups water
your favorite hot sauce

1
In a wide, heavy-bottomed saute pan with a lid, or a soup pot, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add sausage and lightly brown, 3-4 minutes.
3
Remove sausage and set aside.
4
Add remailing oil to same pot and saute onion, celery, and red pepper over medium heat for 4 minutes.
5
Add garlic and cook and additional minute.
6
Stir in rice to coat with oil.
7
Add water, tomatoes, thyme, and salt.
8
Place kaleon top without mixing in, cover, and boil for 2 minutes.
9
turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is done (35-45 minutes for brown rice).
10
Stir in reserved sausage and cheese (if using). Cover again for a minute to let cheese melt.
11
Add your favorite hot sauce (I use Cayenne concoction).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons olive oil, 2 celery ribs, diced, 1 medium onion, diced, 14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, and more.

Yes, Cajun Kale, Sausages, And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Kale, Sausages, And Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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