Description
A comforting one pot meal featuring savory sausage, tender rice, and vibrant peppers, all infused with rich flavors and served with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or kielbasa)
- 1 cup rice (long grain or basmati)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 4–6 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and the peppers soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, for 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat with the sausage fat and aromatics. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and leave covered for 5 minutes to let the rice steam.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve.
Notes
For a richer finish, substitute olive oil with avocado oil or butter. Add a touch of smoked paprika for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg