A flavorful dish combining Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and rice for a filling meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy, approximately 14 oz)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium onion, sliced
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Rice
07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
08 - 2 cups chicken broth (or water for lighter flavor)
→ Pantry & Seasonings
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - ½ teaspoon dried basil
12 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# Method:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausages and brown evenly on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool before slicing into 1-inch pieces.
02 - Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until they begin to soften.
04 - Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute to toast lightly. Pour in chicken broth, then add dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low and nestle the sliced sausages into the rice and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove the skillet from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the dish if desired. Serve hot.
