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Rice and Italian Sausage

A hearty and flavorful dish combining spicy Italian sausage, rice, and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups long grain brown rice
  • 19 oz white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes, not drained
  • 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 5.5 cups water
  • 6 oz fresh spinach

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, stirring and breaking it apart until cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
  • If there is excess grease, drain most of it, then add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice, white beans, diced tomatoes, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and water. Stir well to combine. Cover and let it simmer for approximately 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is nearly tender and most of the water has evaporated.
  • Gradually add the spinach, a few handfuls at a time, allowing it to wilt. Cover and let the rice finish cooking off the heat.
  • Serve the dish warm.

Notes

For a milder version, you can use mild Italian sausage instead of spicy.