Description
This One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of smoked sausage, bell peppers, and savory seasonings cooked with rice in a single pot makes for a delicious and hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup onion, diced (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Slice the sausage and prep vegetables: Slice the kielbasa into rounds and dice the onion and bell pepper.
- Prepare seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, brown the sausage in olive oil. Add onions and cook until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in chicken broth, rice, tomato paste, bell pepper, and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 20-23 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
