Description
A delightful dish that combines savory smoked sausage, colorful peppers, and crisp green beans served over fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 smoked sausage link, sliced into thick rounds
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic or a squeeze of lemon
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice or flavored rice mix
- 1 tsp butter or seasoning packet (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until brown and crispy on the edges. Toss in the bell pepper and onion, cooking until tender.
- In a separate pan, sauté or steam green beans with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt until bright green and slightly tender.
- Cook brown rice or a seasoned rice packet according to package instructions and fluff with butter if desired.
- Plate the sausage and pepper mixture, add the green beans, and serve with rice.
- Optional: Add a dash of hot sauce or sprinkle of cheese on top before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use different types of sausage for variety. For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes. You can also add zucchini or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sausage, vegetables, quick meals, family dinner, weeknight dinner