Dirty Rice Recipe

Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. flour; 1 md. onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, minced; 2 green bell peppers, minced; 3 cups minced fresh mushrooms; 3 tbsp. oil; 3 tsp. oil; 3/4 cup textured vegetable protein granules*; 1-1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 4 cups cooked brown rice; 2 tsp. file**; 1-1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. cayenne

Servings: persons

4 tbsp. flour
1 md. onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, minced
2 green bell peppers, minced
3 cups minced fresh mushrooms
3 tbsp. oil
3 tsp. oil
3/4 cup textured vegetable protein granules*
1-1/2 cup water
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
4 cups cooked brown rice
2 tsp. file**
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne

1
In a dry skillet brown the flour, stirring constantly, until light brown in color.
2
In a separate skillet saute the onion, celery and bell pepper in 3 tbsp.
3
oil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Add to the flour and mix well.
5
Brown the mushrooms in three tsp.
6
of oil.
7
Add the textured vegetable protein and brown well with the mushrooms for 10 minutes.
8
Add the onion and flour mixture and saute for another 10 minutes.
9
Add the water and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
10
The mixture should be fairly thick and the textured vegetable protein should be tender and chewy.
11
If it's not tender, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.
12
Add the remaining ingredients; mix well and serve.

939

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tbsp. flour, 1 md. onion, chopped, 2 ribs celery, minced, 2 green bell peppers, minced, and more.

Yes, Dirty Rice falls under the General 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!

Dirty Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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