Sausage, Black Eyed Peas and Rice
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Serves4 (3/4 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown rice, instant
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 3 ounces turkey sausage quartered, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1/2 each red bell pepper
- 1 each jalepeno, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1 15-ounce can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and butter/margarine.
- Meanwhile, in a medium non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sausage for 3 minutes or until richly browned, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the bell pepper and jalapeño pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the peas, water, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened slightly but some liquid remains. Remove from the heat.
- Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes so the flavors bend. Stir in the rice. Serve.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of sausage in this recipe- there are so many types and flavors, try something new!
Nutrition Facts
Sausage, Black Eyed Peas and Rice
Amount Per Serving (3/4 cupg)
Calories 207
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 947mg
39%
Potassium 409mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates 29g
10%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Sugars 4g
Protein 14g
28%
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
48%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
3%
Iron
18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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