One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice Delight Recipe
This hearty one-pot dish combines smoked sausage, rice, and vegetables for a flavorful and satisfying meal. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté smoked sausage until browned.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Mix in uncooked rice and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in frozen peas, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.