Ingredients
1½tbspolive oil
¾cupyellow onionfinely chopped
2cupszucchinihalved and sliced
1cupgreen bell pepperchopped
2garlic clovesminced
8ozturkey sausagesmoked, sliced
1½cupsinstant brown ricesuch as Minute brown rice
14½ozdiced tomatoes
1½cupschicken brothlow-sodium
1tspchili powder
½tspcuminground
½tspdried thyme
⅛tspcayenne pepperoptional
saltto taste
freshly ground black pepperto taste
14½ozblack beansdrained and rinsed
1tbspfresh parsleychopped
¾cupcheddar cheeseshredded or Mexican blend, optional
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet (that’s at least 2-inches deep) over medium-high heat.
Add in yellow onion and saute for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in zucchini, bell pepper and garlic and saute 2 minutes longer.
Push veggies to one side then add sausage to the empty side and cook for about 3 minutes, or until it’s starting to brown.
Pour in rice, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with chili powder, cumin, thyme, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
Stir then pour in black beans. Bring mixture to a boil.
Cover pan with lid and reduce temperature to medium.
Allow to boil gently for 5 to 6 minutes then remove from heat.
Toss and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes until rice is tender. Drain off excess liquid if desired.
Toss in parsley and serve warm with cheese.