Creole Rice Recipe

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I've found a fast and fantastic way to turn leftover rice into a spectacular side dish. I spice it up with Creole seasoning and pepper to give it a boost of flavor, then sprinkle it with paprika for color. Rest assured that no one will figure out the zippy combination is a "second-day dish".

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Creole Rice Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked long grain rice

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt butter; add Creole seasoning and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in rice. Cover and heat through. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 203 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 282 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Creole Rice in Quick Cooking September/October 1998, p31