Mardi Gras Rice Recipe 🎉🍚

Overview:

Mardi Gras Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish inspired by the Bayou State celebration, boasting hues of purple, green, and yellow. This recipe serves 16 and is perfect for large gatherings or a festive dinner. Bursting with the flavors of Louisiana, it’s quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time. Let’s dive into the recipe and bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to your table!

Ingredients:

Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients	Quantity
Cooked rice	8 cups
Frozen green peas	1 cup
Frozen corn	1 cup
Red cabbage	1/2 head
Green pepper	1
Green onions	3
Fresh parsley	3 tablespoons

For the Dressing:

Ingredients	Quantity
Mayonnaise	1 cup
Creole seasoning	1 tablespoon
Curry powder	1 teaspoon

For Serving:

Ingredients	Quantity
Lettuce leaves	As needed

Instructions:

Let’s get cooking!

Prepare Ingredients: Start by cooking 8 cups of rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool slightly.
Mix Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice with 1 cup each of frozen green peas and frozen corn.
Add Color: Finely shred about half a head of red cabbage and dice the green pepper. Chop 3 green onions and 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley. Add all these colorful veggies to the bowl with the rice mixture.
Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of curry powder until well combined.
Combine: Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the Mardi Gras Rice for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and for the dish to chill.
Serve: When ready to serve, line a platter or individual plates with fresh lettuce leaves. Spoon the chilled Mardi Gras Rice onto the lettuce leaves, creating a colorful and festive presentation.
Enjoy the Feast: Gather your friends and family around the table and savor the vibrant flavors of this Mardi Gras-inspired dish.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 152.6
Fat: 0.4g
Saturated Fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 26.2mg
Carbohydrates: 33.3g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1.9g
Protein: 3.9g

Tips:

Feel free to customize this dish according to your taste preferences. Add more spices or vegetables for an extra kick of flavor.
For a heartier version, you can add cooked chicken or shrimp to the rice mixture.
Make sure to thoroughly chill the Mardi Gras Rice before serving to enhance the flavors and texture.

Now, gather your ingredients and let the Mardi Gras celebration begin with this delightful and colorful rice dish! 🎉🍚