Dirty Rice

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups dry converted white rice
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and cayenne papper to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions

Preparation

Step 1

Saute sausage in oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3- minutes. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until soft, 1-2 minutes.

Stir in rice, saute 1 minute, then add broth, bay leaf, salt and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Let rice stand 5 minutes, then remove bay leaf. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in scallions before serving.