Sausage and Rice

Indulge in the savory flavors of our quick Sausage and Rice, a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This dish features a hearty blend of aromatic smoked sausage and tender rice combined with the subtle sweetness of caramelized onions and bell peppers. Experience the rich and delicious taste of this flavorful Sausage and Rice dish, ideal for those evenings when time is short – it’s done in under 30 minutes! – but the craving for a delicious, home-cooked meal is strong. From diethood.com.

Sausage and Rice


Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
14 ounces smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices (uncured and without problem ingredients)
1 small yellow onion, diced (if tolerated or omit)
1 green bell pepper, diced
salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste (if tolerated)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth (without problem ingredients)
2 cups Minute White Rice, you can also use Minute Brown Rice
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish


Directions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet.

2. Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until nicely browned, stirring frequently.

3. With a slotted spoon, remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.

4. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Stir in onions and green pepper; season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute.

6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

7. Stir in the rice and previously prepared sausages.

8. Turn down the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.

9. Remove from heat and stir.

10. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.