Dinner for 6
Cajun Rice and Peas
This one-pot rice dish combines tender vegetables, black-eyed peas, and Cajun seasoning in a savory broth.
$2.79for 4 servings
$0.70 per serving$2.79 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
SouthernDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.18 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion
- 1 rib celery
- 1 carrot
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can black-eyed peas
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and carrot for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and salt, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and rice, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Stir in the drained black-eyed peas and parsley flakes, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Rest the rice off the heat for 5 minutes before fluffing and serving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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