Name: Cajun Rice with Chorizo Meatballs & Fried Eggs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 4 eggs; Salt and pepper, to taste; Vegetable oil, for frying

Cajun Rice with Chorizo Meatballs & Fried Eggs Recipe

Daffy Nguyen Modified: March 4, 2024

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How To Make Cajun Rice with Chorizo Meatballs & Fried Eggs

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
4 eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the rice and Cajun seasoning. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix together the chorizo sausage, breadcrumbs, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley. Form into meatballs.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the meatballs. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggs to your desired doneness.
Serve the Cajun rice topped with chorizo meatballs and a fried egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories : 590kcal
Total Fat : 32g
Saturated Fat : 11g
Cholesterol : 259mg
Sodium : 1364mg
Total Carbohydrates : 50g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 26g

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