Laissez les bon temps rouler
with this Cajun flavored paella. Paella is a Spanish dish with
a base of rice, meat, tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Usually
prepared and served in a special two-handled pan. This convenient
Cajun version uses a skillet and quick-cooking boxed rice. Serve
with crusty bread and fresh seasonal fruit salad.
Cajun Pork
Paella
- 1 pound boneless pork
loin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon Cajun-style seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (7.4-ounce) quick cooking spicy Cajun-style beans and rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice (or chicken broth)
1 (6 1/2-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup thawed frozen green peas
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimientos, undrained
- Toss cubes with seasoning;
heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add
pork cubes; cook and stir until pork is nicely browned. Remove
pork from skillet and keep warm.
- Add rice and beans mix
and seasoning packets to skillet, along with water, wine and
clam juice, stirring to mix. Bring to boil and cover tightly;
reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 6 minutes, stirring several
times.
- Top rice mixture with
pork, artichoke hearts, peas and pimientos and cover, cooking
for about 4 minutes longer or until most liquid has been absorbed.
Serve hot from skillet.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
450 calories Protein 36 grams Fat 11 grams Sodium 1250 milligrams
Cholesterol 63 milligrams Saturated Fat 2 grams Carbohydrates
48 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.
