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Sausage and Rice Skillet
Alyssa

Sausage and Rice Skillet

Sausage and Rice Skillet is a one-pan meal with smoked sausage, peppers, onions, and seasoned rice, packed with flavor and perfect for busy nights.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup white rice uncooked
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 12 oz smoked sausage sliced or for a healthier option, substitute with turkey sausage or chicken
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small white onion quartered and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth divided
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice: In a small saucepan, prepare 1 1/4 cup of white rice according to the package instructions. Once done, set it aside.
  2. Brown the sausage: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp of olive oil and let it heat until shimmering. Then, add the sliced smoked sausage (or turkey sausage/chicken for a lighter option) and cook for about 5 minutes, until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers (1/2 each) and the quartered and sliced small white onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced cloves of garlic, 1/2 tsp of kosher sea salt, and 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper, and cook for 1 more minute, stirring until fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside with the sausage.
  4. Make the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add 5 tbsp of tomato paste and 3/4 cup of low-sodium chicken broth to the skillet. Whisk until combined and let it simmer for 1 minute. Stir in 1 tsp of paprika and 1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
  5. Combine everything: Add the cooked rice, browned sausage, the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth, sautéed peppers, and onions back into the skillet. Stir well until everything is evenly combined.
  6. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tbsp of fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot! Enjoy a plateful of memories!