A one-pan bowl featuring browned sausage, colorful vegetables, and hearty grains for a quick and flavorful meal.
12 ounces smoked sausage sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 yellow bell pepper sliced
1 zucchini sliced
1 small red onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 half teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley optional
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and cook until browned then remove.
Sauté onion and garlic briefly.
Add bell peppers and zucchini and cook until tender crisp.
Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook briefly.
Return sausage to skillet and add seasonings.
Add cooked rice or quinoa and toss to combine.
Heat through and garnish with parsley before serving.
Cook vegetables until just tender for best texture. Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option. Store leftovers refrigerated up to four days.