One-Pan Sausage & Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1¼ cups white rice (uncooked)
02 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
03 - 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
04 - ½ red bell pepper, sliced
05 - ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 small white onion, quartered and sliced
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings & Liquids

08 - ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
09 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 5 tablespoons tomato paste
11 - 1¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
12 - 1 teaspoon paprika
13 - ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Garnish

14 - 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Prepare rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
02 - Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Brown sausage slices 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
03 - In same skillet, cook bell peppers and onion 4-5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute more. Remove with sausage.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato paste and ¾ cup broth, whisking to combine. Simmer 1 minute. Stir in paprika and cayenne.
05 - Return rice, sausage, vegetables and remaining ½ cup broth to skillet. Stir until fully incorporated and heated through.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Spice variation: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
02 - Protein options: Try with andouille, chorizo or turkey sausage.
03 - Vegetable additions: Mushrooms, zucchini or spinach work well.

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