Dirty Rice Recipe

This gluten-free recipe for dirty rice will allow you to celebrate Mardi Gras authentically and without anxiety. Using gluten-free Zatarain’s Dirty Rice Mix, pork sausage, and red and yellow peppers create a culinary experience for this holiday. Serve as a one-skillet main dish or as a filling for tacos or lettuce wraps, ready in just 35 minutes.

What is Dirty Rice?

Traditionally, dirty rice is associated with Creole or Cajun cuisine from Louisiana. It gets the dirty name because of its brown color from the meat and seasonings used. This wonderfully spicy yet earthy dish is enjoyed by many throughout the country, not just in southern Louisiana. If you are looking for an easy dirty rice dinner check out our single skillet chicken recipe.

How to make Gluten-Free Mardi Gras Dirty Rice

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pound gluten-free bulk pork sausage
1 package ZATARAIN’S® Dirty Rice Mix, Original
2 1/2 cups water

Directions:

Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add bell peppers; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Remove from skillet. Add sausage to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until no longer pink
Stir in Rice Mix and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Return bell peppers to skillet. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes

Meal Prep and Storage

How to prep ahead of time: You can dice the vegetables up to 2-3 days before making this dish.
How to store: Leftover dirty rice can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
How to freeze: Dirty rice can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3-4 months. For easy serving, you can freeze individual portions, as well.
How to reheat: It is recommended to reheat this dirty rice in a skillet on the stove top over medium-low heat until warmed through, but reheating in the microwave will suffice as well.