Wednesday- Sausage & Rice

Adapted from Cooking Light

Chef’s Notes: Originally this recipe was named “Turkey Jambalaya”, and granted I’ve never eaten Jambalaya, but I don’t think this was it; I renamed it instead. This was definitely very tasty, but I didn’t want to give you the wrong idea!

Plan of Attack:

1. Make in one pan!

Ingredients for 3:

½ C brown rice, cooked according to package directions

½ Tbsp olive oil

½ onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 orange bell pepper, chopped

1 ¼ tsp paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

1 C chicken broth

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

7 oz sausage, chopped

2 green onions, sliced

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan to medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 6 minutes
2. Stir in bell peppers, paprika, oregano, salt & pepper ; sauté 1 minute
3. Add rice, tomatoes, sausage and broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until it reaches the thickness you desire
5. Sprinkle with green onions
6. Enjoy!