Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal combining smoked sausage, rice, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces Smoked Sausage (like Kielbasa), sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- ½ cup Onion, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup White Rice (long grain)
- 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- Optional Garnishes: Fresh Parsley (chopped), Green Onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by slicing the smoked sausage into ¼ inch rounds. Next, dice the onion and red bell pepper into ¼ to ½ inch pieces.
- Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk them together until blended.
- Sauté the Sausage and Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan or a 12-inch skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced kielbasa. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Then, add diced onions and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Combine All Ingredients and Simmer: Add chicken broth, white rice, tomato paste, and diced bell pepper to the pan. Stir in the spice mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer.
- Cook Covered Until Rice is Tender: Cover the pan and simmer for 20-23 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Serve hot, optionally topped with chopped fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
Allow the dish to rest after cooking to enhance texture. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain steam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg