This festive Creole rice dish tastes delicious with seafood and lightly steamed vegetables. The recipe doubles nicely and is fantastic for serving a crowd.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1 medium navel orange, peeled and chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions in the olive oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften and turn translucent. Sprinkle the onions with the salt and cayenne and continue cooking for an addition 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, turn the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and stir before serving.
