Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and fragrant rice cooked to perfection in a savory broth. This easy and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz smoked sausage (beef, pork, turkey, or chicken), sliced into rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced peppers and onion. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the cooked sausage and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use brown rice, but increase the cooking time and liquid accordingly.
- For added flavor, swap water for broth and try fire-roasted tomatoes for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
