Sausage Rice Casserole
Servings 4 servings
Calories 607kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Italian turkey sausage links 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 Red bell pepper cored and diced
- 1/2 Onion peeled and diced
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Brown rice
- 1.5 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Fire roasted tomatoes with the juices
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
- 4 slices Crusty bread toasted if desired
Instructions
- Heat half of the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage slices and cook for a few minutes on each side, until brown (about 5 to 8 minutes total). Remove from heat onto a plate, blot with paper towels to remove any excess oil, and set aside.
- In the meantime, in a non-stick pan or skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the bell peppers, onion, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the onion begins to soften and brown (about 3 minutes). Add the rice; stirring to coat the rice for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth and tomatoes in their juices, stirring well. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat until the rice is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the reserved sausage slices until evenly distributed, then re-cover the skillet and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, until most of the remaining liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Garnish with parsley and serve with bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1908mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1775IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 15mg