INGREDIENTS
- 16oz of smoked andouille sausage made with pork (cut into bite size pieces)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1 medium diced red bell pepper
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno diced thin (seeds removed for less heat)
- 14 1/2oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups of basmati rice
- 3 cups of chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of oregano dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with fresh cilantro (3 tablespoons)
Directions
- 1. In a large deep saute pan or dutch oven, add olive oil on a medium heat. Saute the sausage for 3 minutes until caramelized.

- 2. Add the onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, salt and pepper. Saute the vegetables until translucent for about 5 minutes.

- 3. Move all the vegetables and meat to the side of the pan. Add the brown rice for 1 minute. If needed, add more oil before adding the rice to the pan.

- 4. Add all the spices: paprika, smoked paprika and oregano. Incorporate with all the rice, vegetables and meat. Mix all together.

- 5. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock and peas. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Let mixture come to a simmer. Turn down the burner to a low simmer with the lid off for 20-25 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

- 6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy your one pot recipe!
