Savor the Joy: Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet, Quick & Easy
This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a quick, flavorful, and easy dish that brings bold flavors to your dinner table.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Sausage
- 1 pound Smoked Sausage substitute with turkey or plant-based sausage
For the Rice
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice rinse before cooking
For the Veggies
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper can swap with other bell pepper varieties
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper can swap with yellow or orange bell peppers
- 1 medium Onion yellow or white; can use shallots
- 3 cloves Garlic use fresh for best flavor
For the Broth and Seasoning
- 2 cups Chicken Broth can use vegetable broth for vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning store-bought or homemade
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil
- to taste Salt adjust according to preference
- to taste Pepper adjust according to preference
For Garnish (Optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- 0.25 cup Green Onions chopped
- as desired Hot Sauce choose your favorite brand
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the smoked sausage, dice the red and green bell peppers, and chop the onion. Mince the garlic and rinse the long-grain white rice until the water runs clear.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toss in the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they soften, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and toast it in the skillet for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let it simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir the browned sausage back into the skillet, mixing well with the rice and vegetables. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Dish out the Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet while it’s hot. Garnish with fresh parsley, green onions, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This dish can be frozen for 2-3 months. Label with the date for freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
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