CREOLE RICE & ANDOUILLE

CREOLE RICE & ANDOUILLE image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pasta

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 c short grain brown rice, uncooked
2 c low sodium chicken broth - or water
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1/2 tsp each, basil and thyme
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 pkg (12 oz.) cooked andouille sausage, cut into rounds
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with broth or water. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 50 minutes; remove from heat and steam for 10 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes; add garlic, tomatoes, herbs, pepper flakes and sausage. Heat through.
3. Spoon over rice and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.
4. NOTE: You may also add 3/4 pound raw, cleaned shrimp, sauteed in 1 tbsp. butter for 3 to 4 minutes and add to sausage mixture. Or you may add 1 cup cooked chicken to sausage mixture.