Dirty Rice

Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons annatto or achiote powder; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice; 2 ¾ cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 1 ⅓ cups whole corn kernels, blanched; 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained; ¼ cup toasted pine nuts; freshly ground black pepper; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 2 teaspoons annatto powder

Rating: 4.27 stars

121 Ratings
85 Reviews
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This is an easy recipe to make and it's very flavorful and spicy.

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

20 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and the chopped onions; saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in the bell pepper, chili powder, ground annatto, chili flakes, cumin, and cinnamon. Saute for 2 minutes.

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Step 2
Pour the rice into the saucepan and stir to coat. Add the water and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring the rice to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Simmer the rice for 25 minutes.
Step 3
When the rice is cooked, mix in tomatoes, corn, black beans, and pine nuts. Stir in salt, pepper and lime juice. When the mixture is heated through, spoon it onto plates and top with the sliced red onion and cilantro. Serve a wedge or two of lime with each plate to squeeze over the rice.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

409 calories; protein 13.7g; carbohydrates 71.4g; fat 9g; sodium 424.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (85)

Most helpful positive review

Elizabeth Ridout

08/27/2008

for an annatto substitute try 1/4 tsp. paprika plus generous pinch of tumeric (equals 1 tsp annatto) Read More

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(115)

Most helpful critical review

mommyofkaylea

08/18/2005

This is by no means dirty rice. I followed this as written and feel that there are tons of other recipes that rate much higher. It would have been easier to just boil the rice and add all the other stuff to it.. Will not make again. Read More

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(55)

121 Ratings

5 star values: 68
4 star values: 34
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 6
1 star values: 5

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Elizabeth Ridout

08/27/2008

for an annatto substitute try 1/4 tsp. paprika plus generous pinch of tumeric (equals 1 tsp annatto) Read More

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(115)

mommyofkaylea

08/18/2005

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(55)

Betty Boop

11/14/2003

I have now made this recipe twice and it has been a hit both times. Could not find Anatto Powder so I just left it out. Husband and kids loved it! Read More

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(33)

Kim

01/20/2006

Oh my gosh, this was so good! The only changes I made was to use cubanelle peppers instead of green (too expensive this time of year), red kidney beans instead of black, and 1 tsp of ground chipotle chili pepper instead of the 2 tsp of annatto - it's what I had on hand. I served it as a side dish to the Cuban Pork Roast and Spicy Mango Salsa recipes also found on this site. Will definitely make again. Thank you, Jen! Read More

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(29)

Esmee Williams

11/14/2003

Great tasting rice dish. I loved the combination of spices. Read More

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(28)

MANDAH

11/14/2003

This is an easy and versatile recipe. For another meal idea layer guacamole sour cream cheddar and (for your meat eating friends) grilled chicken for one helluva burrito. This recipe is a new favorite in my house. Read More

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(27)

Native-Memphian

05/31/2007

This was incredible. We ommitted the nuts and it was fabulous!!! There is just two of us so there were a lot of leftovers. Definitely put the fresh onions and squeeze the fresh lime juice on top... it just makes the dish.****UPDATE**** I have to say this has become one of our most favorite recipes.. we alter it only a little by adding shredded chicken. We just buy a pre-cooked rotiserie chicken and use the white meat.. fab!!! Read More

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MELYSSAMOROS

11/14/2003

I got this recipe because normally "dirty rice" is a cajun thing, so I made it with Cajun Chicken. It's more like spanish rice. However, it was a big hit! My hubby loved it!! Next time I make it, I'll do so with a spanish meal! Read More

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(23)

TARA77

11/14/2003

I'm afraid I have to differ! It was mush... and I followed the directions exactly. It was spicy but there was no TASTE at all. I hate wet rice. Read More

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Dirty Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 409.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 27 %

carbohydrates: 23 %

dietary fiber: 37 %

sugars:

fat: 14 %

saturated fat: 7 %

vitamin a iu: 18 %

niacin equivalents: 51 %

vitamin b6: 24 %

vitamin c: 52 %

folate: 70 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 28 %

magnesium: 40 %

potassium: 59 %

sodium: 17 %

thiamin: 71 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.