Spicy Sausage and Rice Skillet

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Recipe by Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Apr. 12, 2023

The spicy sausage in this quick skillet dish gives it a kick, and the sliced apples are a pleasant, tart surprise. —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia


Test Kitchen tips
  • If making rice from scratch, you'll need about 2 cups cooked rice.
  • Skip the sausage and add more beans to make a meatless version.
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    Spicy Sausage and Rice Skillet

    Yield:6 servings
    Prep:15 min
    Cook:15 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
    • 2 medium zucchini, chopped
    • 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 medium tart apple, cut into 1/4-inch slices
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
    • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
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    Directions

    1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
    2. In the same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute squash, zucchini, pepper, onion, apple, garlic and salt until the vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes. Add rice, beans, 1/4 cup water and sausage; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes, adding more water if needed.
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