One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice Dinner: Effortless Flavor Magic
Indulge in the One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice Dinner, a delightful dish that fuses rich flavors with convenience. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, featuring a medley of colorful vegetables and smoky undertones that create a comforting meal everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Turkey or plant-based sausage
- 1 Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice
- 1 cup Spinach or Peas
- Optional: Fried Eggs for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Slice the sausage into rounds.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil if desired and sauté the onion and bell pepper for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until everything is well coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth followed by the rice, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in spinach or peas and cook for an additional few minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fried eggs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg