Ingredients
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1 (16 oz) pkg sweet Italian sausage
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2 tbsp canola oil
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1 yellow onion
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3 stalks celery
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2 red bell peppers, seeds removed
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tsp Cajun seasoning
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1 cup dry long-grain white rice
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3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
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¼ cup chopped green onions
Steps
1
Remove the casings from the sausage links. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on medium-high. Add sausage, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 6–8 min., until browned, stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, celery, and bell peppers. When sausage is cooked, add vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and cook 8–10 min., until vegetables have softened.
3
To skillet, stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning. Cook 1 min. Add the rice and chicken broth and bring to a boil on high. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until rice is fully cooked, 20–22 min. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with the green onions.
