Description
This Smoked Sausage and Rice dish is a flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. With smoky sausage, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices, this easy stovetop recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown the sliced smoked sausage for 5–7 minutes, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook diced onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, cook until fragrant.
- Cook Rice: Stir in rice, pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return sausage to skillet, heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use turkey or beef smoked sausage for a lighter option.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- This dish also works well with brown rice—just increase the cooking time and broth slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
