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Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe
A flavorful one-pan dish combining sausage, rice, and colorful peppers for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Rice
- 1 1/4 cup white rice (uncooked)
Oil
- 2 tsp olive oil
Sausage
- 12 oz pkg smoked sausage
Vegetables
- 1/2 red bell pepper red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small white onion (quartered and sliced)
Garlic
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Tomato paste
- 5 tbsp tomato paste
Broth
- 1 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
Spices
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Parsley
- 1 1/2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Brown sausage in a skillet, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté peppers and onions, then add garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix tomato paste with chicken broth, add spices, then combine with rice and sausage.
- Stir everything together, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.