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Sausage Zucchini and Brown Rice Skillet

Sausage Zucchini and Brown Rice Skillet
  • Category

    Main Course

  • Cusine

    American

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Ingredients

1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil

3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion

2 cups halved and sliced zucchini

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 cloves garlic

8 oz . smoked turkey sausage

1 1/2 cups instant brown rice

1 can diced tomatoes

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/8 tsp tsp cayenne pepper

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Directions

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in yellow onion and saute, stirring frequently, 4 minutes. Add in zucchini, bell pepper and garlic and saute 2 minutes longer. Push veggies to one side then add sausage to the now empty side and cook until it's starting to brown, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Pour in rice, tomatoes and chicken broth. Season with chili powder, cumin, thyme, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Stir then pour in black beans, bring mixture to a boil. Cover pan with lid and reduce temperature to medium. Allow to boil gently 5 - 6 minutes then remove from heat, toss and let rest 8 - 10 minutes until rice is tender. Drain off excess liquid if desired. Toss in parsley and serve warm with cheese.