Spicy Italian Sausage & Mixed Pepper Skillet with Rice

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:58:16 GMT

Step 1

Using a strainer or colander, rinse the rice under cold, running water, then drain and transfer to a small saucepan. Add water and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

2 Once the liquid comes to a boil, stir the mixture, cover the saucepan, and reduce heat to low. Cook rice until liquid is fully absorbed, 15-18 minutes. Once done, remove rice from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 3

3 Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce.

Step 4

4 Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

5 While the skillet heats up, cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces.

Step 6

6 Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add sausage and pan-fry, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Step 7

7 Meanwhile, using a clean cutting board, seed and slice bell peppers into thin strips. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Step 8

8 Halve jalapeño pepper lengthwise; seed and remove ribs with a spoon. Thinly slice and add to the bowl with the bell peppers. (Be careful with jalapeños; do not touch your eyes and ensure you wash your hands after handling or wear gloves while preparing.)

Step 9

9 Peel and mince garlic. Peel, halve, and thinly slice onion into half moons; add both to the bowl with the peppers.

Step 10

10 When the sausages are done, remove to a plate.

Step 11

11 Return the skillet to medium heat, add additional oil, and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the veggies and spices; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 12

12 Stir sausages into the skillet and continue to cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 13

13 To serve, divide rice and sausage-pepper skillet between plates. Enjoy!

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