Easy Dirty Rice

This is not an age-old true "Cajun" version, but looks as good as it tastes. If the chili powder you're using does not contain salt, you may need to add a touch.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups cooked rice (cold)
• 8  ounces andouille sausages or 8  ounces kielbasa (chopped)
• 2  slices bacon
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded carrot
• 1⁄4 cup dried parsley (or 1/2 cup, fresh)
• 2  tablespoons diced pimentos
• 1  tablespoon chili powder

Directions

1. in large, cast iron skillet, cook bacon in the oil till crisp.
2. remove, dice.
3. return bacon to skillet along with carrots and sausage.
4. stir until carrots begin to soften and sausage browns.
5. add rice, one cup at time, along with rest of ingredients.
6. constantly toss rice and scrape skillet with flat spatula until all is hot.