Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring smoked sausage, rice, and vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 kielbasa into rounds and dice the onion and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and brown it for about 3-4 minutes.
- Once the sausage is browned, add the onions. Cook until the onions have softened, about 3 minutes. Then, add the diced bell pepper and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth, rice, tomato paste, and the seasoning mix. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-23 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Once done, remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
You can substitute smoked sausage with vegetarian sausage for a meatless option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg