Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining smoked sausage, rice, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and chopped bell peppers, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and chicken broth until combined.
- Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the rice and sausage, stirring everything together.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is fluffy.
Notes
For a different flavor profile, try using different vegetables or BBQ sauce varieties. Can be made in advance and stored.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg