Sausage and Pepper Rice
Sausage and Pepper Rice is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that uses staple ingredients. This is a filling and delicious meal that you can have on the table in about 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs sausage
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon beef base
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peppers
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish such as basil and parsley optional
Instructions
- Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Break sausage up into crumbles to brown well.
- Combine rice, water, beef base and granulated garlic in a pan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to simmer. Cook 15 minutes.
- Remove browned sausage to a bowl and set aside.
- Add olive oil, onions, peppers and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often until vegetables start to brown.
- Stir sausage and cooked rice into vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped basil and parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet with about 2 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1639mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g