Description
This Italian Sausage Rice Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal featuring spicy Italian sausage, brown rice, vegetables, and fresh spinach. It’s a comforting and nutritious dish that combines protein, fiber, and vibrant taste, perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, removed from casings
Vegetables
- 1 medium red onion, diced (1 cup)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
- 6 oz fresh spinach (about 6 cups)
Pantry
- 2 cups long grain brown rice
- 1 (19 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, do not drain
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 5 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Place the Italian sausage in a large skillet and heat it over medium heat. Stir and crumble the sausage as it cooks, about 5-10 minutes, until it is fully cooked and browned.
- Sauté vegetables: If there is excess grease in the skillet, drain most of it off. Add the diced red onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook while stirring frequently until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add grains, beans, and seasonings: Stir in the brown rice, drained white beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and water. Combine all ingredients well. Cover the skillet and simmer gently for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is almost tender and most of the water has evaporated.
- Incorporate spinach: Add the fresh spinach in a few handfuls at a time, stirring to let it wilt. Cover the skillet again and allow the spinach to fully cook and the rice to finish absorbing the liquid. Remove from heat once done.
- Serve warm: Dish out the skillet rice and sausage mixture and serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to restore moisture.
Keywords: Italian sausage rice skillet, one pan dinner, brown rice recipe, easy dinner, hearty skillet meal, Italian herbs, spinach rice skillet