Description
This Smoked Sausage and Rice recipe is a flavorful one-pot meal that combines savory smoked sausage with tender rice and veggies, all cooked to perfection in a blend of herbs and spices. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 14 oz smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Smoked Sausage: In a large skillet, brown sliced smoked sausage in olive oil until crispy. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add Rice: Stir in uncooked rice and toast for a few minutes.
- Cook Rice: Pour in chicken broth, add spices, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish Dish: Mix in peas and cooked sausage, let sit to warm through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use brown rice, adjusting broth and cook time.
- Experiment with added veggies like spinach or corn.
- Try turkey or chicken sausage as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
