Description
A quick, flavorful one-pan dish featuring smoked sausage and rice cooked with peppers, onions, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup white rice – (uncooked)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 12 oz pkg smoked sausage
- 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 parsley – chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, cook rice according to the package’s directions.
- Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the oil. After the oil shimmers, add the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the peppers and onion; sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside with the sausage.
- Add the tomato paste and about ¾ cup of chicken broth, and whisk to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 minute, then add the paprika and cayenne.
- Stir in the cooked rice, sausage, remaining chicken broth, pepper, and onions until combined. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste.
- This recipe is easily customizable with different vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sausage, Rice, Skillet, Quick Meal, One-Pan Recipe