Description
This Sausage and Rice Recipe is a flavorful one-pot meal that combines smoked sausage with tender rice and a variety of savory seasonings. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Optional:
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the sliced sausage, and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Cook Rice: Add rice, broth, and seasonings. Simmer until rice is cooked.
- Combine and Garnish: Return sausage to the skillet, add peas if using, and heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try using andouille or spicy sausage.
- You can substitute brown rice, but adjust cook time and liquid.
- To make it a one-pot meal, add veggies toward the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
