Sausage, pepper & rice skillet

Ingredients:

  • 1¼ c. short-grain white rice2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 (12 ounce) package smoked sausage
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 5 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1¼ c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1½ tbsp. chopped parsley

Directions:

  • In a small saucepan, cook rice according to the package's directions.
  • Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high. Once the skillet is hot, add the oil. After the oil shimmers, add the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the peppers , saute for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside with the sausage.
  • Add the tomato paste and about ¾ cup of chicken broth, whisk to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 minute, then add the paprika and cayenne.
  • Stir in the cooked rice, sausage, remaining chicken broth, & pepper  until combined. Garnish with chopped parsley, serve immediately.
     

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