Experience the savory flavors of this quick, one-pot Sausage and Rice, featuring a blend of smoked sausages and tender rice combined with sauteed onions and bell peppers.
Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until nicely browned, stirring frequently.
With a slotted spoon, remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Stir in onions and green pepper; season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in the rice and previously prepared sausages.
Turn down the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Opt for Different Sausage Varieties: Use varieties like chorizo, Andouille, smoked sausage, or even some leftover breakfast sausages.
Introduce New Flavors: Experiment with seasonings by adding a teaspoon of paprika or half a teaspoon of Old Bay to enhance the dish's complexity.
Incorporate Vegetables: Boost the heartiness by mixing in sautéed mushrooms, baby spinach, cabbage, or peas.
Create a Jambalaya Twist: Add grilled shrimp and half to one teaspoon of Cajun seasoning for a Jambalaya-inspired variation.
Choosing Rice: You can use any quick-cooking rice. Note that quick-cooking rice is recommended because this recipe, as written, is not suitable for traditional rice.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: Macedonian
Keyword: sausage and rice, sausage and rice recipe, sausage and rice skillet