Spicy Rice with Chicken Sausage and Vegetables

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directions

  • 1

    In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat

  • 2

    Add the scallions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is softened, about 2 minutes

  • 3

    Add the zucchini and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the pepper is tender, about 5 minutes

  • 4

    Transfer the vegetable mixture to a medium bowl, stir in the salsa and lime juice, and set aside

  • 5

    In the same pan lightly brown your sausage making sure it is cooked evenly on all sides

  • 6

    Remove and set aside

  • 7

    Add the rice to the pan, stirring to coat

  • 8

    Stir in the broth, oregano, thyme, and cayenne

  • 9

    Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is almost tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Return the vegetable mixture to the pan, stir well, and return to a boil over medium-high heat

  • 10

    Reduce to a simmer and return sausage to the pan, cover again, and cook until the rice and sausage are tender, about 9 minutes longer

  • 11

    Remove sausage and stir in the parsley

  • 12

    Arrange the rice with sausage on a large platter top with parsley and serve steaming hot.

Spicy Rice with Chicken Sausage and Vegetables

ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
  • and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1-1/4 cups medium-hot prepared fresh salsa
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups no-fat chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 pound easy chicken fajita sausage,
  • lightly browned (page 126)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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