Easy Cajun Rice | Servings: 2 | Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

2 small sweet peppers, diced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

8-ounces steamed white rice

½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 scallion, greens and white, chopped

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the pepper and garlic; saute for about 3 to 5 minutes or until peppers soften slightly. Stir in tomato paste and allow it to warm through, about 2 minutes.

Add in the rice, seasoning and lemon juice, stirring constantly until the rice has warmed through, about 3 minutes. Add scallions and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.