Vegetarian · Italian · 30 min
Spicy Italian Sausage & Mixed Pepper Skillet with Rice
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 642 kcal / serving
A weeknight skillet pairing savory Italian sausage with colorful peppers and fluffy rice. The mix of fragrant garlic and spices keeps the plate lively while staying simple to pull together.
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Ingredients
- ½ cupbasmati rice
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1green bell pepper
- 1jalapeño pepper
- 1orange bell pepper
- 2pork sausages
- 1red bell pepper
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- green bell peppers
- jalapeño peppers
- orange bell peppers
- red bell peppers
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · small saucepan · stirring spoon
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Produce
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1green bell pepper
- 1jalapeño pepper
- 1orange bell pepper
- 1red bell pepper
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- green bell peppers
- jalapeño peppers
- orange bell peppers
- red bell peppers
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- 2pork sausages
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ cupbasmati rice
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| basmati rice | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| green bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| jalapeño pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| orange bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| pork sausages | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| red bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
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Directions
- Cook the basmati rice in a small saucepan according to the package directions, then keep it warm off the heat.
- While the rice cooks, cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces and set them aside.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat and brown the sausage pieces, stirring occasionally until they are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and sauté the sliced peppers, onion, and minced garlic until they begin to soften, about 6–8 minutes; season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Return the sausages to the skillet with the vegetables and stir to combine; heat through for 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Pile the pepper-sausage mixture over the warm rice on each plate and serve.
- Optional servings ideas: if you like extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in; otherwise, omit them for milder flavor.
Two tips
- Prep garlic and peppers ahead to speed up the assembly on busy nights.
- Leftovers can be stored separately and reheated later; you can also stretch the dish by adding more peppers or a touch more olive oil if needed.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 642 kcal
- Protein
- 23 g
- Carbs
- 51 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 692 mg
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