Sausage & Rice Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup white rice - (uncooked)

• 2 tsp olive oil*

• 1 pound Italian sausage or sausage of choice*

• 1/2 red bell pepper* - sliced

• 1/2 yellow bell pepper* - sliced

• 1 small white onion* - quartered and sliced

• 4 cloves garlic* - minced

• 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

• 5 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth* - divided

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 1/2 tbsp parsley - chopped

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, cook rice according to the package's directions.

2. Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the oil. After the oil shimmers, add the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Add the peppers and onion; sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside with the sausage.

4. Add the tomato paste and about ¾ cup of chicken broth, and whisk to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 minute, then add the paprika and cayenne.

5. Stir in the cooked rice, sausage, remaining chicken broth, pepper, and onions until combined. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Original recipe from Life Made Simple Bakes

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