CONFETTI SAUSAGE 'N' RICE

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From Canton, Ohio, Carole Magee shares this economical one-dish wonder. "My husband and I came up with this hearty meal when we were on a tight budget," she writes, "It's still one of our favorites today. I even double it for potlucks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 cups hot water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2/3 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown sausage in butter; remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , In the drippings, saute the onion, peppers and celery until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Return the sausage to the pan; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.