Spicy Italian Sausage & Mixed Pepper Skillet with Rice

Spicy Italian sausage and mixed bell peppers with jalapeño are pan-fried and seasoned, then served over fluffy basmati rice for a quick 30-minute skillet dinner.

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Step 1

Using a strainer or colander, rinse the rice under cold, running water, then drain and transfer to a small saucepan. Add water and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Once the liquid comes to a boil, stir the mixture, cover the saucepan, and reduce heat to low. Cook rice until liquid is fully absorbed, 15–18 minutes. Once done, remove rice from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce.

Step 4

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

While the skillet heats up, cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces.

Step 6

Once the skillet is hot, add 1 tbsp oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add sausage and pan-fry, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Step 7

Meanwhile, using a clean cutting board, seed and slice bell peppers into thin strips. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Step 8

Halve jalapeño pepper lengthwise; seed and remove ribs with a spoon. Thinly slice and add to the bowl with the bell peppers. (Be careful with jalapeños; do not touch your eyes and ensure you wash your hands after handling or wear gloves while preparing.)

Step 9

Peel and mince garlic. Peel, halve, and thinly slice onion into half moons; add both to the bowl with the peppers.

Step 10

When the sausages are done, remove to a plate.

Step 11

Return the skillet to medium heat, add 2 tsp additional oil, and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the veggies and spices; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 12

Stir sausages into the skillet and continue to cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 13

To serve, divide rice and sausage-pepper skillet between plates. Enjoy!